St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
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:
- 63%
- 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:
- -0.15
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.32, 0.01]
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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 | 289 | 44.5 | — | 62.6% | 8.7% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 294 | 45.5 | -0.15 | 60.9% | 48.6% | 4.0 |
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School information
| URN | 148520 |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Lawrence Bentley |
| Trust | BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | BD9 4BQ |
| Latest pupils | 289 |
| FSM eligible | 26.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Highgate, Heaton, Bradford, BD9 4BQ
http://sbsj.co.uk/View local authority page1274941941| DfE number | 4023 |
| UKPRN | 10088075 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2023 |
| GIAS updated | 11 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 17 Oct 2019 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 26 Sept 2019 |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2019 |