# St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester — Durham, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs C Hammill

## Contact

- **Address:** Consett Rd, Lanchester, Durham DH7 0RD
- **Phone:** 01207 520424
- **Website:** http://stbedes.durham.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/durham/st-bedes-catholic-school-and-sixth-form-college-lanchester-13572

## About

St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College is a Catholic school that welcomes students of all faith backgrounds and none. We are committed to creating an atmosphere filled with Catholic values, attitudes, practice, and knowledge—where every child has the opportunity for their faith to be nurtured.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — Mar 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Mar 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Mar 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Mar 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Mar 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Exceptional Education and Care: St Bede's has exceeded our expectations since our child joined the school. The staff are genuinely caring and supportive, and the facilities are modern and well-maintained. We particularly appreciate the emphasis on Catholic values and the opportunities for prayer and reflection. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — World-Class Education and Community: We have been thoroughly impressed with St Bede's since our child started. The education is top-notch, and the teachers are passionate and dedicated. The school's commitment to Catholic values and community is inspiring, and our child has thrived in this supportive environment. *(May 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Experience: While our child was at St Bede's, we experienced a range of highs and lows. The school's facilities and resources are excellent, and the teaching staff were generally supportive. However, we felt that the school's administration was sometimes lacking, and communication with parents could be improved. *(Feb 2022)*

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