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St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
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St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
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- Blackburn with Darwen BB2 4SR
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Teachers have high expectations of pupils鈥� behaviour. Classrooms and corridors are calm.
Academic Progress: Pupils have gaps in their knowledge that are not addressed effectively by staff.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers鈥� subject knowledge is strong.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide time for teachers to work together to decide on the best way to teach topics in the curriculum.
Strengths and Challenges: In some subjects, learning is not in the right order which prevents effective teaching.
Communication: Staff deal with bullying effectively. Parents know that staff will listen to them if they have any worries or concerns.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils, parents and carers told inspectors that when bullying does happen, staff deal with it effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders should finalise their curriculum thinking so that teachers know exactly what to teach and when.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal with bullying effectively; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff know how to spot the signs that a pupil may be at risk of harm.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy a wide range of enrichment activities including sporting and debating clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders ensure that these activities foster pupils鈥� interests and talents.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive high-quality independent careers advice.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils have suitable opportunities to meet with local employers and visit further education and sixth-form colleges.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The needs of these pupils are identified quickly and accurately. Individualised learning programmes are developed to ensure needs are met effectively.
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St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 1061 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 47% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our school enjoys an enviable reputation in Blackburn with Darwen and throughout Lancashire for upholding rigorous academic standards, model student conduct, and offering exceptional chances for our students to be motivated and succeed.
We now have a fantastic array of resources and facilities thanks to the investment in our building, which gives our teachers and students a huge advantage to engage in high-quality teaching and learning.
However, excellent schools are not created by structures.
Great schools are vibrant communities that place a strong emphasis on interpersonal relationships.
The support of our parents and the commitment of our staff, who are entirely committed to the children they serve, are the cornerstones of St. Bede's success.
Importantly, this is supported by our Catholic mission, beliefs, and ethos.
In order to provide students the chance to flourish and excel, we want to create a positive, challenging, and effective learning environment at St. Bede's. We think that this is best accomplished through a partnership between parents, students, and teachers.
We are motivated by the message of the Gospel, which declares that "for one who believes," anything is possible. (\sGuide maintain the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Work with courage, vigour, and determination.
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Our school enjoys an enviable reputation in Blackburn with Darwen and throughout Lancashire for upholding rigorous academic standards, model student conduct, and offering exceptional chances for our students to be motivated and succeed.
We now have a fantastic array of resources and facilities thanks to the investment in our building, which gives our teachers and students a huge advantage to engage in high-quality teaching and learning.
However, excellent schools are not created by structures.
Great schools are vibrant communities that place a strong emphasis on interpersonal relationships.
The support of our parents and the commitment of our staff, who are entirely committed to the children they serve, are the cornerstones of St. Bede's success.
Importantly, this is supported by our Catholic mission, beliefs, and ethos.
In order to provide students the chance to flourish and excel, we want to create a positive, challenging, and effective learning environment at St. Bede's. We think that this is best accomplished through a partnership between parents, students, and teachers.
We are motivated by the message of the Gospel, which declares that "for one who believes," anything is possible. (\sGuide maintain the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Work with courage, vigour, and determination.
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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 | -0.12 | 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 | 46.5 | 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 | 47% | 42.67% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 57.95% | 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 | 57% | 49.33% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 17.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 26.67% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.28 | 3.61 | 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 | 92% | 90.86% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 135 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 85.07% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 43.79% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 20.79% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 9.64% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 3% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.79% | 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 | 49.2 | 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 | 49% | 40.1% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 54.14% | 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 | 59% | 42.71% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 9.43% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 14.43% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.51 | 3.24 | 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 | 95% | 84.36% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 200 | 131 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 79.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 38.86% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 20.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 15.79% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 4.57% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.57% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 1.93% | 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 | -0.06 | 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 | 48.2 | 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 | 51% 4 | 43.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 2 | 62.83% | 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 | 12% | 38.22% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 17.28% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 26.17% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.01 | 3.82 | 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 | 93% | 93% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 84.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 34.36% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 23.55% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 17.64% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 7% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2% | 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 | -0.06 | 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 | 47.4 | 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 | 47% 4 | 42% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 3 | 58.89% | 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 | 10% | 44.44% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 5 | 21.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 3 | 28.39% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.92 | 3.77 | 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% | 96.9% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 123 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 86.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 34.8% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 22.4% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 13.3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3% | 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 | 0.01 | 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 | 48.2 | 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 | 43% | 45.41% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 65.12% | 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 | 14% | 39.76% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 23.94% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 26.35% | 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 | 92% | 80.63% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 42.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 30.88% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 34% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 9% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 8.38% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.75% | 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
