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Bedale High School

Fitzalan Road, Bedale, DL8 2EQ

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Bedale.

Community school
Pupils
560
Ages
11-16
FSM
20.2%
Attainment 8
45.9
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jun 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.8%
Basics 9-5
38.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
34.7%
EBacc APS
4.02
EBacc 9-5
17.8%
EBacc 9-4
23.8%
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About Bedale High School

Bedale High School is a secondary school in Bedale, North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 26 responses), 4% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.9. The school has around 560 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Fitzalan Road, Bedale, DL8 2EQ | More schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bedale High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Jan 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Bedale High School

What is Bedale High School's Ofsted rating?
Bedale High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Bedale High School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 26 responses): 4% of parents would recommend Bedale High School.
What are Bedale High School's latest exam results?
Bedale High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bedale High School located?
Bedale High School is a secondary school in Bedale, North Yorkshire (DL8 2EQ).
How many pupils attend Bedale High School?
Bedale High School has around 560 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bedale High School with other schools?
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