Is St Bede's Catholic College a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 4th of 24 secondary schools in Bristol. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Bede's Catholic College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Bede's Catholic College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 51.8 (England: 46.2). 51.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St Bede's Catholic College?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Bede's Catholic College starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Bede's Catholic College

Long Cross, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0SU

Local ranking4th of 24 secondary schools in Bristol

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1208

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 6 January 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 51.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 51.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 72.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 205

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 96.0%
Continued in education: 92.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Higher education: 68.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 18.0%
Not sustained: 7.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

34.7

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

34.5

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

130

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 14.7% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 278

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1315
Boys: 667 (50%)
Girls: 657 (50%)
Capacity: 1208 (110% full)
SEND: 10.7%
FSM Eligible: 12.8%
EAL: 27.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.0%
SEN Support: 8.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 77.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,664/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 39.5%
White Other: 22.7%
Asian Indian: 15.8%
Asian Other: 5.9%
Black African: 4.7%
Mixed Other: 2.3%
Asian Chinese: 1.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%

39.5%

White British

22.7%

White Other

15.8%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01173772200

contact@stbcc.org

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Long Cross

Bristol, South West

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Administrative

URN: 137627
UKPRN: 10035687
Establishment No.: 4602
Trust: ST BEDE'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE

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