Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy
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Attainment 8 of 43.3 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 43.3
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 53%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.40
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.59, -0.20]
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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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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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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 | 197 | 43.3 | — | 52.8% | 45.2% | 3.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 208 | 45.5 | -0.40 | 63.9% | 51.4% | 4.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 209 | 44.0 | -0.43 | 61.0% | 54.0% | 3.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 191 | 50.8 | +0.07 | 73.0% | 56.0% | 4.5 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 141370 |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Maureen Wilkinson |
| Trust | BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | TS19 0QH |
| Latest pupils | 197 |
| FSM eligible | 23.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Bishopton Road West, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 0QH
https://olsb.bhcet.org.uk/View local authority page1642704970| DfE number | 4006 |
| UKPRN | 10047496 |
| Opened | 1 Feb 2015 |
| GIAS updated | 23 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 8 Sept 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Publication date | 8 Sept 2025 |