St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

A good academy converter school in County Durham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College.

Peterlee, SR81DE Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
Back to School Search

Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.22
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.7%
Continue in education or training
77.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 82.0%
Sustained employment
24.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 February 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Westway
Peterlee, SR81DE

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148304
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Westway, Peterlee, SR8 1DE
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1,100 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
954
Free School Meals
35.5% (339 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.3%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
35.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
82.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
8.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
4.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
80%
Quality: Exceptional
Sixth Form Size
51 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
82.0 (+25.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.7 (+13.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
60 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
119
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
954 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Domino Adiuvante: With the Lord’s Help"

faith responsibility excellence determination citizenship respect

Our distinct Catholic ethos is at the very heart of all we do, and as a fully inclusive school we welcome students of other faiths and of no faith to be part of our family.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College, a high-achieving, disciplined, and caring Catholic community. Our distinct Catholic ethos is at the heart of everything we do, and we warmly welcome students of all faiths and of no faith. We aim to provide the best educational provision academically and pastorally as students transition from primary to secondary education, and we are committed to futureproofing our curriculum to ensure pupils leave equipped to be highly successful adults.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Faith Award (Extra-Curricular Life and Faith Award)

Sports

Football (Elite Football Academy)

Facilities

Chapel

Other Secondary with Sixth Form Schools in County Durham

Compare with nearby schools