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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Tunstall Bank, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0SX, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.1 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
843
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the bottom 2% of schools, parents should be cautious when considering this secondary academy. GCSE results show an Attainment 8 score of 44.1, with 61% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which is below the national average. Parent satisfaction appears to be low, with only 44% recommending the school, indicating potential concerns about the overall educational experience.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 44.1 | Bottom 40% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 37% 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 49% 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%. | 23% | Top 49% UK |
Parent View (130 responses)
★★★★★2.6
Good range of subjects
89%
My child feels safe
70%
Good range of extra-curricular
68%
My child is happy
62%
Progress is communicated
57%
My child makes good progress
55%
School has high expectations
53%
I'd recommend this school
44%
Behaviour is good
42%
School keeps me informed
39%
School supports development
39%
School responds to concerns
35%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.2%
White Other2.3%
Black African2.0%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.1%
Other0.1%
Location
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54.87455, -1.38881 · SR2 0SX
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN139184
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.venerablebede.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Venerable Bede Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Venerable Bede Church of England Academy a good school?
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy scores 2.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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 Venerable Bede Church of England Academy?
Based on 130 Ofsted Parent View responses, Venerable Bede Church of England Academy receives a satisfaction score of 51% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Venerable Bede Church of England Academy in GCSEs?
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.1. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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