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Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy
Bishopton Road West, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 0QH, Stockton-on-Tees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.8 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,029
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.3, placing it in the top 64% of schools nationally. While 55% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is notably high at 75%, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, the EBacc entry rate of 45% suggests room for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 10 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 43.3 | Bottom 36% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 45% | Top 40% 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 40% UK |
Parent View (222 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School has high expectations
85%
My child feels safe
83%
School keeps me informed
82%
My child makes good progress
82%
My child is happy
81%
Good range of subjects
81%
Progress is communicated
79%
I'd recommend this school
75%
Behaviour is good
74%
School supports development
74%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.9%
Black African5.4%
White Other4.0%
Asian Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Location
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54.57109, -1.34627 · TS19 0QH
School details
Local authorityStockton-on-Tees
RegionNorth East
URN141370
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteolsb.bhcet.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2025.
Is Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy a good school?
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy scores 31.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% 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 Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy?
Based on 222 Ofsted Parent View responses, Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy in GCSEs?
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.3. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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