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St Bede's School
Carlton Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2LQ, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.8 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,952
Capacity
1,890
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Faith
Church of England/Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 57.9, this school demonstrates excellent academic performance, placing it in the top 10% nationally. A commendable 85% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 68% attain grade 5 or higher, indicating a solid foundation for further education. Additionally, 81% of pupils progress to university, with 38% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a strong commitment to higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 18 January 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 57.9 | Top 10% 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%. | 68% | Top 10% 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%. | 68% | Top 9% 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%. | 53% | Top 9% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 81% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 38% | Top 20% |
Based on 155 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.1%
White Other9.2%
Black African5.6%
Mixed Other4.1%
Asian Indian3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Asian Other2.5%
Black Other1.5%
White Irish1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.25013, -0.17469 · RH1 2LQ
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN125278
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-bedes.surrey.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bede's School rated by Ofsted?
St Bede's School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 January 2017.
Is St Bede's School a good school?
St Bede's School scores 91.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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 School in GCSEs?
St Bede's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.9. 85% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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