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St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
Consett Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.6 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,258
Capacity
1,450
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.9, the school performs better than 55% of schools nationally, and 69% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, the recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as requiring improvement, which may raise concerns for some parents. On a positive note, 71% of pupils progress to university, with a notable 23% attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 21 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 44.9 | Bottom 45% 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%. | 69% | Top 41% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 51% | Top 39% 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 39% 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%. | 71% | 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%. | 23% | Above avg |
Based on 94 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.7%
White Other5.1%
Black African1.0%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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54.82844, -1.74696 · DH7 0RD
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN138172
School typeAcademy converter
Websitestbedes.durham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester rated by Ofsted?
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2023.
Is St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester a good school?
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester scores 28.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% 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 School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester in GCSEs?
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.9. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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