St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Address | Consett Road, DH7 0RD |
| School Website | stbedes.durham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1207520424 |
| URN | 138172 |
School Census
| Total | 1375 |
| Girls/Boys | 671/704 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.8%/51.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 209 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 3.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/03/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/03/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 22/01/2009 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 21/03/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/01/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 69.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 58.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.6 |
| Progress 8 | 0.23 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68% |
| Entering EBacc | 59% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.51 |
| Progress 8 | -0.04 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 77% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.73 |
| Progress 8 | 0.14 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 403 |
| As first preference | 231 |
| As second preference | 108 |
| As third preference | 64 |
| Total Offers Made | 218 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 207 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 475 |
| As first preference | 256 |
| As second preference | 152 |
| As third preference | 67 |
| Total Offers Made | 216 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 215 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 524 |
| As first preference | 262 |
| As second preference | 189 |
| As third preference | 73 |
| Total Offers Made | 216 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 214 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 569 |
| As first preference | 287 |
| As second preference | 201 |
| As third preference | 81 |
| Total Offers Made | 234 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 232 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 545 |
| As first preference | 270 |
| As second preference | 211 |
| As third preference | 64 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 236 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 562 |
| As first preference | 288 |
| As second preference | 201 |
| As third preference | 73 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 239 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 521 |
| As first preference | 269 |
| As second preference | 199 |
| As third preference | 53 |
| Total Offers Made | 246 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 244 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 425 |
| As first preference | 246 |
| As second preference | 138 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 236 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 338 |
| As first preference | 247 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 218 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 218 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 314 |
| As first preference | 228 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 206 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 345 |
| As first preference | 259 |
| As second preference | 61 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 208 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 21% |
| no | 79% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 43% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 15% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 15% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 48% |
| no | 52% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester
(0.29 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Kitswell Road, , DH7 0JG
Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Front Street, , DH7 0HU