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St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

Peterlee, United Kingdom
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About St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College is a high-achieving, disciplined, and caring Catholic community. Our distinct catholic ethos is at the very heart of all we do, and as a fully inclusive school, we welcome students of other faiths and no faith to be a part of our family. We aim to ensure that all pupils leaving us are equipped with the relevant skills and qualifications to enable them to be highly successful adults.

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Key Facts

Students 897
Head/Principal Mrs F Cessford

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 4.5
Teaching Quality 5.0
Communication 5.0
Student Wellbeing 4.5
Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
55.1
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

44.0
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.22
Progress 8
Below average
41.4%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
65.7%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

37.1% entered EBacc
25.7% achieved EBacc
140 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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Emily J
Parent Aug 20, 2023
5.0

"Amazing School and Wonderful Staff"

My children attend St Bede's and I am thoroughly impressed with the school. The facilities are excellent, the staff are caring and the values they teach are fantastic. My children have grown so much and I couldn't be prouder. The Elite Football Academy is a great program and my son loves it.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Jack T
Parent Jan 25, 2023
5.0

"Excellent Education and Fantastic Facilities"

My son is in Year 10 at St Bede's and we are both extremely happy with the school. The education is excellent and the facilities are top-notch. The teachers are knowledgeable and caring and my son is really enjoying his time here. The UKMT Maths Challenge is a great program and he's already seen significant improvements in his maths skills.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Sarah M
Parent Feb 15, 2022
4.0

"Great Experience But Some Room for Improvement"

I have two children who attended St Bede's and we had a great experience overall. The school's mission and values really resonated with us and our children thrived. However, I did feel that the pastoral care could have been better at times. The school is always looking to improve and I'm sure they will address this.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5

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