St Bede's College
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This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Verified exam details
Entry requirements
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Verification
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 106 | 30.3 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 107 | 29.4 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 110 | 30.3 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 102 | 33.7 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.9 |
School information
| URN | 105594 |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-19 |
| Headteacher | Headmaster Maria Kemp |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | M16 8HX |
| Latest pupils | 106 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Alexandra Road South, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8HX
www.sbcm.co.ukView local authority page1612263323| DfE number | 6032 |
| UKPRN | 10017681 |
| Opened | 30 Sept 1980 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |