St Bede's Inter-Church School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England/Roman Catholic |
| Address | Birdwood Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3TD |
| Phone | 01223568816 |
| Reference Number | 137924 |
St Bede’s Inter-Church School is performing exceptionally well, maintaining its outstanding status since its last inspection in 2013. The school provides a harmonious and supportive environment where pupils flourish, underpinned by strong Christian values. With high aspirations for all students, particularly those with special educational needs, the school effectively ensures that every pupil achieves at high levels. Pupils take pride in their school, exhibit exemplary behavior, and engage enthusiastically in a rich array of cultural and sporting opportunities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 938 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.11%
Girls: 49.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 109 | 101 | 210 |
| 8 | 91 | 95 | 186 |
| 9 | 83 | 99 | 182 |
| 10 | 98 | 81 | 179 |
| 11 | 89 | 92 | 181 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 42% |
| White, Other | 22.4% |
| Asian, Other | 6.4% |
| Indian | 6.2% |
| White & Asian | 3.8% |
| African | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.2% |
| Irish | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 04 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 22 Mar 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Bede's Inter-Church School | |
| 16 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Dec 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
| 27 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education
- Strong leadership and management
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes among students
- Highly effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Rich personal development programs that promote awareness and safety
- Pupils have a deep appreciation for the school's values
- Strong motivation and high-quality work produced by pupils
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 61.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 73.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 82.2% |
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:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 157 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 100 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 11 | 0 |
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