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St Bede's Catholic High School
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St Bede's Catholic High School
- Secondary
- West Lancashire L39 4TA
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Teachers have high expectations of behaviour, reflected in positive pupil attitudes.
Academic Progress: Some pupils do not have the depth of knowledge needed to achieve highly.
Current Educational Practices: Whole-school approach to assessment in place across subjects.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give feedback or find out what others think.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have reviewed the curriculum to ensure it's broad and ambitious.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils say bullying is rare, school has effective safeguarding policies.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained in managing risks and safeguarding concerns.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extra-curricular clubs and activities offered.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive and effective careers guidance program.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective systems in place to identify and support pupils with SEND.
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St Bede's Catholic High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 707 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 63% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In the lovely semi-rural West Lancashire town of Ormskirk, St. Bede's was constructed in 1956 to serve the local Catholic community. St. Bede's is a smaller-than-average Catholic comprehensive school with 700 students enrolled that is conveniently located near the major cities of the North West of England through the train and motorway networks. St. Bede's is a thriving and forward-thinking learning environment with academic results that favourably contrast with both national and Lancashire averages. Our dependable and knowledgeable team assists students in developing on all levels鈥攑ersonal, intellectual, social, and spiritual鈥攎aking sure they grow into well-rounded young adults who are ready for their future. Visitors to our school frequently remark on how welcoming our school is, and we are proud of that. Consider joining our prestigious community, where you will be professionally challenged and encouraged, fostered, and grown along your career path. If you need more information about any part of your application, don't hesitate to contact the school. Our excellent office support staff will direct you to the appropriate schoolmates.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | - | 14.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 63% | 63% | 28% |
| 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 | 0.35 | 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 | 53.9 | 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 | 63% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 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 | 22% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.50 | 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 | 97% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 141 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 47% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | 0.11 | 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 | 54.6 | 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 | 61% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 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 | 35% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.74 | 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 | 138 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 41% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | 0.07 | 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 | 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 | 48% 20 | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 6 | 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 | 23% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 12 | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 20 | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.02 | 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 | 129 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | 0.55 | 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 | 56.7 | 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 | 68% 5 | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 2 | 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 | 43% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 3 | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 12 | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.94 | 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 | 94% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 141 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | 0.23 | 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 | 51.5 | 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 | 63% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 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 | 29% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 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 | 94% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 134 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 39% | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3% | 2.45% |
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Bede's Catholic High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
