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St Bede's Catholic College
Long Cross, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0SU, Bristol, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.0 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,315
Capacity
1,208
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 57.1, placing it in the top 11% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 82%, while 65% secure grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. Additionally, 87% of students progress to university, with a notable 34% attending top-third institutions, reflecting the school's commitment to higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 8 July 2014Older 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. | 57.1 | Top 11% 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%. | 82% | Top 13% 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 36% 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 36% 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%. | 87% | 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%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 94 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British39.2%
White Other22.5%
Asian Indian15.7%
Asian Other5.9%
Black African4.6%
Mixed Other2.3%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.8%
White Irish0.7%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.50496, -2.65651 · BS11 0SU
School details
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
URN137627
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stbedescc.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bede's Catholic College rated by Ofsted?
St Bede's Catholic College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2014.
Is St Bede's Catholic College a good school?
St Bede's Catholic College scores 91.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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 Catholic College in GCSEs?
St Bede's Catholic College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.1. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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