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St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
Green Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4SR, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.1 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,043
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.4, placing it in the top 41% nationally. A commendable 74% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 75% of parents express satisfaction with the school. However, the EBacc entry rate of 44% could indicate room for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 4 March 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. | 47.4 | Top 41% 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%. | 74% | Top 29% 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%. | 54% | Top 29% 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%. | 44% | Top 40% 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%. | 27% | Top 40% UK |
Parent View (89 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
My child feels safe
84%
Good range of subjects
84%
Behaviour is good
83%
My child is happy
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
My child makes good progress
80%
School has high expectations
80%
I'd recommend this school
75%
School keeps me informed
70%
School supports development
64%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.3%
White Other5.8%
Mixed Other1.2%
Black African0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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53.72709, -2.51691 · BB2 4SR
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119793
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stbedesblackburn.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn rated by Ofsted?
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn a good school?
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn scores 53.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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 Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn?
Based on 89 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn in GCSEs?
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.4. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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