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St Bede's Catholic High School
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St Bede's Catholic High School
- Secondary
- Fylde FY8 4JL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Overall progress is stronger than 2017 and is good
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitude, courtesy, and high levels of self-esteem consistently demonstrated by the pupils
Qualifications and Training: Middle leadership training has secured effective subject leadership
Current Educational Practices: Training provided for teachers is effective, improving teaching quality
Strengths and Challenges: Middle leaders are a strength, especially in English and science
Opportunities for Involvement: School is well-regarded and oversubscribed; parents recommend the school
Communication: Pupils and parents praise school's culture and communication
Parent Satisfaction: Overwhelming majority of respondents to Parent View would recommend the school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders resolve issues quickly; effective safeguarding measures in place
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have resolved previous weaknesses and secured improvements
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare; staff are vigilant in supporting pupils鈥� well-being
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose
Career Counselling Services: Pupils鈥� careers education is effective; they move on successfully to next steps in education and employment
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About Us
St Bede's Catholic High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 824 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 44% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 44% | 63% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% |
| 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 | -0.11 | 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 | 48.9 | 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 | 44% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 40.74% | 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 | 16% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.09 | 2.6 | 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% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 58% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.83% | 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 | -0.18 | 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 | 51.8 | 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 | 56% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 41.51% | 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 | 21% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.35 | 2.67 | 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 | 96% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 61% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.21% | 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 | -0.2 | 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 | 49.8 | 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 | 46% 10 | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 8 | 41.27% | 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% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 5 | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.21 | 2.66 | 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% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 51% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.84% | 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 | 44.3 | 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 | 36% 9 | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 4 | 38.78% | 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 | 25% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 17 | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 14 | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.78 | 2.51 | 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 | 95% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 65% | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.13% | 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 | -0.33 | 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 | 46.9 | 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 | 45% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 42.17% | 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 | 33% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 13.37% | 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 | 97% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 66% | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Bede's Catholic High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1