St Bede's School

A outstanding voluntary aided school school in Surrey. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Bede's School.

Redhill, RH12LQ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
70.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.72
English & Maths grade 4+ %
70.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 90.2%
Continue in education or training
58.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 64.0%
Sustained employment
44.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
18 January 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Carlton Road
Redhill, RH12LQ
Phone
1737212108
Website
st-bedes.surrey.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
125278
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Carlton Road, Redhill, RH1 2LQ
Website
http://www.st-bedes.surrey.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England/Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
1,890 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Southwark
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,973
Free School Meals
7.9% (156 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (51 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
10.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
64.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
20.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
64%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
158 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
90.2 (+38.2 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
47.7 (+28.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
59.4 (+19.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.7 (6.8 below average)
Progress 8:
0.72 (+0.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
124 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
247
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,973 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(34 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(20 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Christian education at its best"

Belonging Education Determination Excellence Service

St Bede’s is an ecumenical Christian school supported by the Catholic Diocese of Arundel & Brighton and the Anglican Diocese of Southwark; there are three chaplains (Catholic, Anglican and Free Church) and worship is carried out in an ecumenical and denominationally diverse manner; the school emphasises belonging, inclusivity and pastoral care as part of its Christian ethos.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr A Powell expresses pride in St Bede’s, highlights BEDES values, notes Ofsted Outstanding 2023 and emphasises Christian education and a caring, high-expectation community.

Facilities

Athletics track Astro-turf pitch Dance studio Fitness suite (gym) with free weights Spacious and modern classrooms Science labs Computer rooms Enhanced music facilities Canteen

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum accessible and ambitious for all students (including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with SEND). All students study English language, English literature, maths and RE to GCSE. Approximately 90 pupils per year take the three separate sciences; others take double science. Most students study history, geography and at least one modern foreign language.

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes in-class support for pupils with EHCPs, a dedicated learning space for withdrawal groups, specialist literacy/numeracy and social skills interventions, support for examinations, and access to external agencies for a range of needs.

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 entry 2026-27; determined admissions arrangements for 2026-27; apply via Surrey County Council; Supplementary Information Form (SIF) required for certain criteria; catchment area; admissions appeals timetable.

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