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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
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- Sunderland SR2 0SX
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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: Pupils making strong and sustained progress across a wide range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils have positive attitudes and apply themselves diligently.
Qualifications and Training: Effective recruitment and ongoing training and development of teachers securing better outcomes.
Current Educational Practices: Rigorous monitoring of pupils鈥� work and regular consideration of pupils鈥� views.
Strengths and Challenges: Weaker teaching largely eliminated; ongoing support provided.
Parent Satisfaction: Staff, pupils, and parents indicated the school manages behavior well.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents meet with academy council members monthly to address attendance concerns.
Communication: Leaders track and analyze attendance data, inform parents about identified needs.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders challenge external agencies when support quality does not meet expectations.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders acted decisively to address weaker teaching; performance rigorously managed.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying and derogatory language are rare; safeguarding practices are well understood.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective inclusion room, counsellor employed for vulnerable pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils participate in sportability programs, teams compete at a national level.
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance starts in Year 7; business ambassadors involved.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The proportion of pupils securing places in further education or training is in line with the national average.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Good support provided; Special educational needs coordinator tracks progress carefully.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum changes to ensure sufficient depth of understanding while maintaining balance across subjects.
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About Us
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 889 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 35% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The 900-student Venerable Bede CE Academy is a medium-sized secondary school. Our main goal is to give our students the credentials and abilities they'll need to fit in with contemporary British culture. All of our students should be able to realise their full potential.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | - | 18.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 35% | 98% | 54% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 20.00% |
| 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 | -1.00 | 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 | 41.9 | 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 | 35% | 27.96% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 42.88% | 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 | 39% | 28.2% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 10.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 15.64% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.69 | 2.69 | 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 | 94% | 90.45% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 79.05% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 48.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 26% | 20% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.7% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 5.85% | 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 | -0.72 | 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 | 44.8 | 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 | 37% | 33.35% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 48.17% | 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 | 42% | 31.96% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 15.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 21.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.99 | 3.1 | 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 | 93% | 90.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 83.95% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 51.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 20.84% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.11% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.16% | 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 | -0.36 | 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 | 46.4 | 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 | 42% 5 | 28.38% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 2 | 43.1% | 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 | 47% | 27.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 1 | 10.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% 5 | 16.62% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.15 | 2.76 | 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% | 92.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 81.64% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 46.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 21.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.71% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 5% | 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 | -0.5 | 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 | 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 | 37% 4 | 27.47% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 2 | 43.68% | 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% | 32.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 1 | 10.37% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% 1 | 17.37% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.97 | 2.87 | 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 | 92% | 95% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 132 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 84.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 50.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 19.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.29% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 7.21% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.36% | 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 | -0.19 | 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 | 46.2 | 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 | 33% | 30.53% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 49.53% | 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% | 31.53% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 16.73% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 19.2% | 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% | 85.83% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 58.17% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 45.75% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 23.08% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 8.17% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.75% | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1