St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 44.5 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 44.5
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 57%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.22
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.45, 0.02]
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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.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- 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 | 152 | 44.5 | — | 56.6% | 48.0% | 3.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 140 | 44.0 | -0.22 | 62.1% | 37.1% | 3.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 121 | 42.6 | -0.13 | 55.0% | 39.0% | 3.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 76 | 51.5 | +0.19 | 71.0% | 29.0% | 4.4 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in County Durham for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 148304 |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Frances Cessford |
| Trust | BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | SR8 1DE |
| Latest pupils | 152 |
| FSM eligible | 36.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE
https://www.st-bedes.org/1915876220| DfE number | 4693 |
| UKPRN | 10087309 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2021 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |