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St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester

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St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester

Consett Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,258
Ages
11-18
FSM
19.5%
Attainment 8
44.8
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.4%
Basics 9-5
42.4%

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
51.3%
EBacc APS
4.05
EBacc 9-5
16.1%
EBacc 9-4
27.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.94
A*-A Grades
20.0%
A*-B Grades
44.5%
AAB+ %
21.4%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 72 students entered

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About St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester

St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester is a secondary school in Durham, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.8. The school has around 1,258 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Consett Road, Durham, DH7 0RD | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Jan 2009 — Outstanding (predecessor: St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester

What is St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester's Ofsted rating?
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester's latest exam results?
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester located?
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester is a secondary school in Durham, County Durham (DH7 0RD).
How many pupils attend St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester?
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester has around 1,258 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester with other schools?
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