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St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

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St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

Westway, Peterlee, SR8 1DE

A Good-rated secondary school in Peterlee.

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
937
Ages
11-18
FSM
36.0%
Attainment 8
44.4
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.2%
Basics 9-5
42.1%

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
48.0%
EBacc APS
3.91
EBacc 9-5
15.8%
EBacc 9-4
26.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.57
A*-A Grades
10.9%
A*-B Grades
34.4%
AAB+ %
20.0%

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 35 students entered

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About St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Peterlee, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.4. The school has around 937 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Westway, Peterlee, SR8 1DE | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Feb 2017 — Good (predecessor: St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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

What is St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College's latest exam results?
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College located?
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Peterlee, County Durham (SR8 1DE).
How many pupils attend St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College?
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College has around 937 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College with other schools?
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