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St Bede's School
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- Croydon RH1 2LQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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St Bede's School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England/Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1922 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The St. Bede's Sixth Form application deadline is Monday, December 2, for entry in September 2020.
One of Surrey's largest and most successful sixth forms, St Bede's offers a wide range of programmes to students from all schools, regardless of their religious or nonreligious affiliations.
supplying a sixth form education that will enable your academic, social, and personal success.
We are committed to providing you with the best possible preparation for the next phase of your education, whether it be a university or an apprenticeship.
St. Bede's will have something for you, no matter what your skills and passions are.
St. Bede's really does feel different in the sixth form - the standards here are difficult to match - with RAG week (raising approximately 14,780 in March 2019), an active student council, music groups, sporting options, and a more adult relationship with your professors.
In the sixth form, where they are joined by students from all the nearby schools, the vast majority of our own pupils from Year 11 continue to study with us (and some further away).
Anyone who meets the prerequisites for the courses we offer is welcome to enrol in sixth form at St. Bede's.
You are expected to contribute to this welcoming and inclusive Christian community, but you are not need to be a Christian or attend church in order to be a full member of our community. We accept and value everyone's own faith and understanding journey.
This booklet, "Celebrating St. Bede's Sixth Form 2018-19," will offer you an overview of the activities and accomplishments of our sixth graduates over the course of the previous academic year.
For more details, please refer to the "Sixth form update summer 2019" as well.
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One of Surrey's largest and most successful sixth forms, St Bede's offers a wide range of programmes to students from all schools, regardless of their religious or nonreligious affiliations.
supplying a sixth form education that will enable your academic, social, and personal success.
We are committed to providing you with the best possible preparation for the next phase of your education, whether it be a university or an apprenticeship.
St. Bede's will have something for you, no matter what your skills and passions are.
St. Bede's really does feel different in the sixth form - the standards here are difficult to match - with RAG week (raising approximately 14,780 in March 2019), an active student council, music groups, sporting options, and a more adult relationship with your professors.
In the sixth form, where they are joined by students from all the nearby schools, the vast majority of our own pupils from Year 11 continue to study with us (and some further away).
Anyone who meets the prerequisites for the courses we offer is welcome to enrol in sixth form at St. Bede's.
You are expected to contribute to this welcoming and inclusive Christian community, but you are not need to be a Christian or attend church in order to be a full member of our community. We accept and value everyone's own faith and understanding journey.
This booklet, "Celebrating St. Bede's Sixth Form 2018-19," will offer you an overview of the activities and accomplishments of our sixth graduates over the course of the previous academic year.
For more details, please refer to the "Sixth form update summer 2019" as well.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A 0
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B+
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B
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | 15.9 | 14.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
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 | 0.67 | 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 | 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 | 76% | 29.94% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% | 39.98% | 45.2% |
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 | 70% | 18.88% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 50% | 10.95% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 59% | 14.02% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.7 | 2.81 | 2.96 |
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% | 88% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 295 | 138 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 85.05% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 26.21% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 21.09% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 23.04% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.77% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.48% | 2.15% |
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 | 0.72 | 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 | 58.3 | 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 | 66% 1 | 26.91% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% 1 | 38.93% | 43.33% |
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 | 84% | 22.12% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% 5 | 10.36% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 55% 5 | 14.68% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.47 | 2.73 | 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 | 98% | 86.04% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 265 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 80.7% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 39.54% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 20.09% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 7.06% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 14.09% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.47% | 2.77% |
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 | 0.68 | 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 | 57.6 | 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 | 67% 5 | 27.12% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% 2 | 38.04% | 42.55% |
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 | 78% | 21.58% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% 8 | 10.74% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% 6 | 14.64% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.38 | 2.74 | 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 | 98% | 81.68% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 267 | 147 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 72.24% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 20.29% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 22.08% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 24.35% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 4.73% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.37% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.42% | 2.07% |
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 | 0.48 | 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 | 54.9 | 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 | 62% | 27.09% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 38.51% | 43.01% |
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 | 74% | 21.24% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 42% | 12.67% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% | 13.98% | 16.18% |
| 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 | 99% | 80.43% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 270 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 62.76% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 22% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 23.05% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | 26% | 21.81% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.17% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.28% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.78% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
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 | 39.89 | 38.85 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.07 | 37.93 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.4% | 25.79% | 17.63% |
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 | 146 | 273 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 79% | 57.82% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 3.65% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 21.53% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 9.35% | 10.71% |
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 | 32.95 1 | 35.03 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.01 2 | 33.88 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.8% | 19.63% | 12.99% |
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 | 166 | 237 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 54.97% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.91% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 26.94% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 8.32% | 8.81% |
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 | 33.32 | 33.15 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.20 | 33.13 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.3% | 19.89% | 13.27% |
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 | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 39.48% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.03% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.97% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.55% | 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 | 33.33 | 32.89 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.2 | 33.23 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.9% | 18.66% | 12.59% |
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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 21 | 35.48% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.45% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 25.79% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.59% | 4.25% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 18th Dec 2023 - 1st Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 1st Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 17th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 2nd Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 23rd Jul 2024 |
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