Bedale High School

A requires improvement community school school in North Yorkshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bedale High School.

Bedale, DL82EQ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
47.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.3
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 59.4%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
26 June 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Fitzalan Road
Bedale, DL82EQ
Phone
1677422419
Website
bedalehighschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
121670
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Fitzalan Road, Bedale, DL8 2EQ
Website
http://www.bedalehighschool.org.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
700 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
566
Free School Meals
20.3% (115 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
28.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
94
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
566 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Exceptional without exception"

Courage Commitment Compassion

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr C Stokes welcomes families to Bedale High School, describing it as a high performing, community school with a bold plan to achieve Ofsted Outstanding, secure a top national position (top 5%), and undertake full refurbishment of the school site. He highlights exceptional student behaviour, strong pastoral support, staff stability, and the core values of Courage, Commitment and Compassion, with the motto Exceptional without exception.

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