St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
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Attainment 8 of 44.9 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 44.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 63%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.22
- Confidence interval:
- [0.04, 0.41]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
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
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 224 | 44.9 | — | 62.5% | 51.3% | 4.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 233 | 49.8 | +0.22 | 69.5% | 58.8% | 4.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 245 | 49.6 | -0.04 | 68.0% | 59.0% | 4.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 243 | 52.8 | +0.14 | 77.0% | 58.0% | 4.7 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in County Durham for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 138172 |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Catherine Hammill |
| Trust | BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | DH7 0RD |
| Latest pupils | 224 |
| FSM eligible | 19.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Consett Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD
http://stbedes.durham.sch.uk/1207520424| DfE number | 4694 |
| UKPRN | 10037433 |
| Opened | 1 Jun 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 22 Jun 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2023 |