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St Bede's College
Alexandra Road South, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8HX, Manchester
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
744
Capacity
1,145
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With limited published data, the college currently shows challenges in academic performance, reflected in a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 30.3 and a 0% pass rate for grades 4 and above in English and Maths. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the educational environment for their children.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 30.3 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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53.45138, -2.25257 · M16 8HX
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN105594
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.sbcm.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bede's College rated by Ofsted?
St Bede's College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is St Bede's College a good school?
St Bede's College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Bede's College in GCSEs?
St Bede's College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 30.3. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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