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Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy
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Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy
- Secondary
- Stockton-on-Tees TS19 0QH
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make strong progress, with disadvantaged pupils ahead of national averages
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, courteous, and well-motivated
Qualifications and Training: New teachers receive strong support
Current Educational Practices: Collaborative opportunities with trust schools
Strengths and Challenges: Stable staffing improves learning; science needs improvement
Opportunities for Involvement: High participation in parent surveys
Communication: Mixed responses; school aims to improve
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents less positive; work ongoing
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff support each other well, even during turbulence
Actions for Quality Improvement: High expectations lead to rapid improvements
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, dealt with quickly
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective plans for attendance improvement
Extracurricular Offerings: Vibrant clubs, high pupil uptake
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities build social skills; support academic goals
Career Counselling Services: High-quality, impartial career guidance
Preparation for Sixth Form: Well-prepared for next education stage
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective use of funding, strong progress
Subjects Offered: Wide range of academic, creative, and artistic subjects
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Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 1047 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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According to parish records, the Major Street location housed a Catholic school prior to 1850. St. Bedes Senior Boys School relocated to its current location on Bishopton Road in 1963, and the former campus in Newtown was turned into a primary school for the St. Bedes parish. The St. Marys Senior Girls relocated from Major Street to a new school on the same Bishopton Road property a year later, in 1964. Our Lady & St. Bede, an 11鈥�16 mixed comprehensive school, was formed in 1972 by combining the two institutions. Our Lady & St. Bede has been a beloved institution for the past 43 years. In February 2015, it changed its status to an academy and joined the Carmel Education Trust. In Stockton-on-Tees, there is a voluntary aided Roman Catholic school called Our Lady and St. Bede. We take great pleasure in giving visitors to the school a warm welcome.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | 15.1 | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 48% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -0.43 | 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 | 44.0 | 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 | 39% | 32.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 46.24% | 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 | 54% | 27.67% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 12.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 18.76% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.85 | 2.97 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 93% | 88.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 145 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 79.53% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 49.8% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 9.4% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 13.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.47% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.47% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.2% | 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 | 0.07 | 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 | 50.8 | 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 | 54% | 36.33% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 49.33% | 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 | 56% | 27.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 17.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 21.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.5 | 3.23 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 94% | 87.71% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 82.14% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 47.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 11.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 15.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.14% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.43 | 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 | 50.9 | 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 | 53% 13 | 35.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 2 | 52% | 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 | 16% | 27.39% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 2 | 11.33% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 4 | 17.89% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 3.1 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 97% | 88.17% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 143 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 80% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 47.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 12.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 50% | 13.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.17% | 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 | 0.41 | 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 | 51.2 | 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% 6 | 35.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 1 | 47.94% | 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 | 12% | 24.17% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 14 | 11.5% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 9 | 16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.07 | 2.95 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 94% | 87.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 125 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 71.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 42% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 54% | 17.25% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.75% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | 0.67 | 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 | 53.7 | 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 | 60% | 28.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 42% | 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 | 23% | 30.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 14.61% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 16.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | - | 87.4% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 153 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 61.3% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 44.4% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.7% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.4% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.7% | 2.45% |
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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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
