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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy

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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy

Tunstall Bank, Sunderland, SR2 0SX

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Church of England
Pupils
843
Ages
11-16
FSM
32.0%
Attainment 8
44.0
Ofsted
Good
May 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.0%
Basics 9-5
38.8%

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
44.4%
EBacc APS
3.90
EBacc 9-5
15.7%
EBacc 9-4
22.5%
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About Venerable Bede Church of England Academy

Venerable Bede Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Sunderland, Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.0. The school has around 843 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Tunstall Bank, Sunderland, SR2 0SX | More schools in Sunderland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Venerable Bede Church of England Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2025 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  2. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  3. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  4. May 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Venerable Bede Church of England Academy

What is Venerable Bede Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are Venerable Bede Church of England Academy's latest exam results?
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Venerable Bede Church of England Academy located?
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Sunderland, Sunderland (SR2 0SX).
How many pupils attend Venerable Bede Church of England Academy?
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy has around 843 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Venerable Bede Church of England Academy with other schools?
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