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St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.2 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
937
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.5, placing it in the top 58% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 61%, while 76% progress to university, with 27% attending top-third institutions. However, the school's LocaleIQ score of 40.2 indicates it is performing better than only 40% of schools, suggesting there may be room for improvement in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 44.5 | Bottom 43% 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%. | 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%. | 48% | 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%. | 76% | 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%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 51 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.0%
Black African3.0%
White Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.5%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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54.75731, -1.34716 · SR8 1DE
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN148304
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-bedes.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College rated by Ofsted?
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2017.
Is St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College a good school?
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College scores 40.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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 Byron Sixth Form College in GCSEs?
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.5. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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