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St Bede's Catholic High School
St Anne's Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4TA, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.6 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
706
Capacity
689
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 95%, this school demonstrates a positive environment for students. It boasts an Attainment 8 score of 55.0, placing it in the top 15% nationally, and 85% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, the low EBacc entry rate of 19% may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality 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. | 55.0 | Top 15% 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%. | 85% | Top 10% 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%. | 65% | Top 12% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 35% UK |
Parent View (153 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
I'd recommend this school
95%
My child feels safe
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
My child is happy
93%
Behaviour is good
91%
Good range of subjects
90%
School supports development
90%
School has high expectations
88%
Progress is communicated
84%
School keeps me informed
73%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
White Irish0.7%
White Other0.7%
Black African0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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53.56314, -2.89480 · L39 4TA
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119792
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.sbchs.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bede's Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
St Bede's Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is St Bede's Catholic High School a good school?
St Bede's Catholic High School scores 78.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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?
Based on 153 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Bede's Catholic High School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Bede's Catholic High School in GCSEs?
St Bede's Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.0. 85% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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