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St Bede's Catholic College
- Secondary
- Bristol BS11 0SU
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make good progress from high starting points, achieving above average standards in English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Outstanding behavior; students work harmoniously and take on responsibilities such as prefects and peer mentors. Attendance is very good.
Qualifications and Training: The professional development of staff is underpinned by challenging target setting.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers are supported to meet high targets with regular end-of-term tests to assess progress.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers sometimes do not plan challenging enough work to stretch students to achieve highest grades.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through parish churches and numerous events throughout the year.
Communication: The college effectively keeps in touch with parents in various ways including meetings with governors.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents have confidence that the college deals effectively with any issues; positive views were reflected in Parent View responses.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The college deals swiftly and effectively with issues raised by students or parents.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have addressed weaknesses effectively and continuously strive to improve the school's effectiveness.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Few instances of bullying; issues are dealt with swiftly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The college ensures high levels of pupil safety and promotes welfare through various programs.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students participate in a wide range of clubs and activities including sports, performing arts, and charity work.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The college supports students well in balancing their academic and extracurricular engagements.
Outdoor Facilities: Facilities are respected by students and contribute to a positive environment.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive support for career counselling and preparation for future studies, especially with the new sixth form.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The new sixth form has good leadership and offers a choice of subjects suited to learners.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Comprehensive provision enables students with special educational needs to make progress in line with others.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects offered with particularly strong results in physics, chemistry, biology, and religious studies.
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St Bede's Catholic College is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Bristol, South West.
It has 1301 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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One of the most crucial decisions parents make is selecting the right secondary school for their child because it will have a lasting impact.
The atmosphere and culture at St. Bede's Catholic College are ideal for learning.
Every student's wellbeing is at the core of our work and is essential to our success.
Students are passionate about college life and appreciate the various opportunities to enhance their faith while also developing a feeling of service and religious understanding.
We have high standards for both the students in our care and for ourselves.
So that they are properly prepared for life in the modern world when they leave us, students are taught to be ambitious, self-aware, and caring.
They are inspired to pursue excellence and are challenged to explore their talents.
Our curriculum, which is dedicated to excellence, is created to meet the needs, goals, and interests of the students while also efficiently preparing them for post-secondary education.
The offered co-curricular possibilities, including sports, contribute in the development of character and resilience, which also enhances the college experience. The sixth form curriculum is always changing.
All children can learn and make remarkable progress thanks to excellent instruction, engaging materials, and high standards.
Academic brilliance and scholarship have a long history at the College.
Even while they are significant, education at St. Bede's is about much more.
You will enjoy what you find at St. Bede's Catholic College if you are seeking for a quality education for your child in a Christian setting.
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One of the most crucial decisions parents make is selecting the right secondary school for their child because it will have a lasting impact.
The atmosphere and culture at St. Bede's Catholic College are ideal for learning.
Every student's wellbeing is at the core of our work and is essential to our success.
Students are passionate about college life and appreciate the various opportunities to enhance their faith while also developing a feeling of service and religious understanding.
We have high standards for both the students in our care and for ourselves.
So that they are properly prepared for life in the modern world when they leave us, students are taught to be ambitious, self-aware, and caring.
They are inspired to pursue excellence and are challenged to explore their talents.
Our curriculum, which is dedicated to excellence, is created to meet the needs, goals, and interests of the students while also efficiently preparing them for post-secondary education.
The offered co-curricular possibilities, including sports, contribute in the development of character and resilience, which also enhances the college experience. The sixth form curriculum is always changing.
All children can learn and make remarkable progress thanks to excellent instruction, engaging materials, and high standards.
Academic brilliance and scholarship have a long history at the College.
Even while they are significant, education at St. Bede's is about much more.
You will enjoy what you find at St. Bede's Catholic College if you are seeking for a quality education for your child in a Christian setting.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 61% | 98% | 38% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 19.10% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 24.39% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 36.63% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 17.97% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 7.39% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 10.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.64 | 2.61 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 87.25% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 80.25% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 28.96% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 26.46% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 8.04% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 16.75% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.5% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 26.45% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% | 37.21% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 17.84% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 8.74% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 11.63% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.97 | 2.61 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 84.43% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 115 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 81.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 27.79% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 25.64% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 10.36% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.64% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 3 | 23.03% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 4 | 35.46% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 19.08% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 1 | 6.89% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 2 | 10.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.87 | 2.53 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 84.54% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 183 | 110 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 77.21% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 28.33% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 24.96% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 9.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.96% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.88% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 5 | 25.59% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 4 | 38.18% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 20.59% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 7 | 7.68% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 7 | 11.26% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.66 | 2.72 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 71.04% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 106 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 55.87% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 22.7% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 23.43% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 7.74% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.43% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.48% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.17% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 27.63% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 39.34% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 18.81% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 10.13% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 11.22% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 78.05% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 188 | 110 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 55.11% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 30.53% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 25.79% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 6.32% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 7.32% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.63% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.84% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.16 | 35.57 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.65 | 35.65 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.10% | 24.44% | 13.67% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 91 | 292 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 89% | 47% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 4.55% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 25.45% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 1% | 9.64% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.82 | 37.85 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.82 | 37.97 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.1% | 27.01% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 97 | 351 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 49.09% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 3% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 22.09% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 12.55% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.03 1 | 32.78 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.54 2 | 32.72 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.9% | 21.98% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 57 | 393 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 43.56% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 4.89% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 36% | 37.33% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 10.22% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.27 1 | 33.92 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.36 2 | 33.87 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.6% | 21.04% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 8 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 75.67% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 3.44% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 19.78% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.56% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.62 | 28.71 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.54 | 30 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 18.27% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 94.88% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 29% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.75% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Bede's Catholic College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1