A requires improvement voluntary aided school school in Blackburn with Darwen. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn.
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"Believe all things are possible"
St Bede’s is a Roman Catholic High School with Catholic Life at the heart of the school. The school describes itself as an inclusive Catholic community guided by gospel values, with Chaplaincy, a prayer room open daily, Mass in school, regular parish links, and retreats. Religious Education guides faith and life, and collective worship is integrated into school life.
The headteacher describes St Bede’s as an exceptional, inclusive community of learning and faith with outstanding pupil care, high-quality teaching and strong academic success. The school emphasises partnership with parents, parishes and the wider community and believes everything is possible for those who believe.
IMPORTANT NOTE RE: Admissions – if your child is baptised Roman Catholic then you must provide evidence of this by 1st December 2025. If we do not receive evidence by this date then your child will be placed in a non-Catholic criteria.
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