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St Bede's Inter-Church School
Birdwood Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3TD, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.9 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
938
Capacity
903
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Faith
Church of England/Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 7% nationally. The school boasts an 86% pass rate for grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, alongside a commendable 74% achieving grade 5 or above. Additionally, a high percentage of students enter the EBacc, indicating a robust curriculum that prepares pupils well for future academic pursuits.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 61.6 | Top 7% 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%. | 86% | 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%. | 74% | Top 7% 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%. | 71% | Top 6% 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%. | 60% | Top 6% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.0%
White Other22.4%
Asian Other6.4%
Asian Indian6.2%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
Mixed Other3.1%
Black African3.1%
Asian Chinese2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Other2.1%
White Irish1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.19053, 0.16245 · CB1 3TD
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN137924
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-bedes.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bede's Inter-Church School rated by Ofsted?
St Bede's Inter-Church School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2024.
Is St Bede's Inter-Church School a good school?
St Bede's Inter-Church School scores 93.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% 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 Inter-Church School in GCSEs?
St Bede's Inter-Church School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 61.6. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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