St Bede's School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Church of England/Roman Catholic |
| Address | Carlton Road Redhill Surrey RH1 2LQ |
| Phone | 01737212108 |
| Reference Number | 125278 |
St Bede's School continues to uphold its reputation as an outstanding educational institution, excelling in both academic and personal development of its pupils. The school has established a safe and supportive environment where students feel respected and valued, leading to rare instances of bullying and exceptional behavior. The curriculum is rigorous and well-structured, allowing all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve remarkable outcomes. The innovative elective program in Year 8 further enhances students' engagement, offering them opportunities to explore a wide range of subjects beyond the traditional curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1952 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.41%
Girls: 51.59% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 157 | 171 | 328 |
| 8 | 158 | 172 | 330 |
| 9 | 156 | 174 | 330 |
| 10 | 147 | 182 | 329 |
| 11 | 169 | 163 | 332 |
| 12 | 76 | 77 | 153 |
| 13 | 82 | 68 | 150 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 60.1% |
| White, Other | 9.2% |
| African | 5.6% |
| Unclassified | 4.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.1% |
| Indian | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| Irish | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 18 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 12 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional behavior and respect amongst pupils
- Outstanding pastoral care and support for students
- High expectations reflected in inspirational lesson content
- Innovative elective program allows for personalized learning
- Rigorous and well-sequenced curriculum across all subjects
- Exemplary support for pupils with SEND and those struggling with reading
- Strong achievements in creative arts and overall academic success
- Comprehensive personal, social, health, and economic education curriculum
- Effective careers advice and support tailored to student needs
- Active engagement in community service and charitable activities
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 43 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 44 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 42 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 35 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 35 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 17 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 35 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 34 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 35 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 39 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 37 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 39 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 46 | 0 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 57.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 68.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 81% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 36.97 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 37.45 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 17.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 276 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 155 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 106 | 13 |
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