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St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham
Talbot Road, Lytham, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4JL, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.8 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
829
Capacity
825
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.3, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, ranking in the top 37% of schools nationally. A commendable 71% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, though only 49% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating room for improvement at higher attainment levels. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 70% recommending the school, reflecting a generally positive community sentiment.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.3 | Top 37% UK |
| 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%. | 71% | Top 36% UK |
| 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%. | 49% | Top 37% UK |
| 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%. | 31% | Bottom 43% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 19% | Bottom 43% UK |
Parent View (151 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child feels safe
85%
Behaviour is good
80%
School has high expectations
80%
My child makes good progress
76%
My child is happy
75%
Good range of subjects
74%
School keeps me informed
73%
Progress is communicated
71%
I'd recommend this school
70%
School supports development
59%
School responds to concerns
38%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.1%
White Other8.9%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Other0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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53.74376, -2.95483 · FY8 4JL
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119788
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham rated by Ofsted?
St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham a good school?
St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham scores 48.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham?
Based on 151 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham in GCSEs?
St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.3. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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