St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Westway Peterlee County Durham SR8 1DE |
| Phone | 01915876220 |
| Reference Number | 148304 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 937 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.64%
Girls: 45.36% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 96 | 76 | 172 |
| 8 | 99 | 79 | 178 |
| 9 | 119 | 79 | 198 |
| 10 | 90 | 79 | 169 |
| 11 | 79 | 74 | 153 |
| 12 | 17 | 24 | 41 |
| 13 | 12 | 14 | 26 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89% |
| African | 3% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
| 07 Jan 2021 | Academy conversion letter |
| 08 Feb 2017 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College | |
| 08 Feb 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Apr 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Apr 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Apr 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Apr 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
| 29 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 56.6% |
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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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 | 28.57 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 30 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 20% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 140 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 69 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 7 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE |
0.15 miles |
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Howletch Lane Primary School
Pennine Drive, County Durham, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2NQ |
0.29 miles |
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Shotton Hall Primary School
Waveney Road, Peterlee, County Durham, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1NX |
0.53 miles |
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Acre Rigg Infant School
Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU |
0.65 miles |
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Acre Rigg Academy
Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU |
0.66 miles |
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Seascape Primary School
Ellison Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5NJ |
0.98 miles |
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Dene House Primary School
Manor Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5RL |
1.12 miles |
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Thorpe Road, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4AB |
1.46 miles |
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Cotsford Primary School
Third Street, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4EH |
1.52 miles |
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Yohden Primary School
Windsor Terrace, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4HP |
1.58 miles |
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Horden Nursery School
Cotsford Park, Peterlee, SR8 4TB |
1.71 miles |
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Shotton Primary School
Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, County Durham, DH6 2JP |
1.74 miles |
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Easington CofE Primary School
EASINGTON VILLAGE, HALL WALK, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 3BP |
1.91 miles |
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Rosemary Lane Nursery School
Rosemary Lane, Peterlee, SR8 3BQ |
1.95 miles |
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Hesleden Primary School
Hesleden, Hartlepool, TS27 4PT |
1.96 miles |
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Easington Colliery Primary School
Whickham Street, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3DJ |
2.09 miles |
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Wingate Community Nursery School
Partridge Terrace, Wingate, TS28 5BD |
2.14 miles |
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Blackhall Primary School
Middle Street, Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, TS27 4NA |
2.23 miles |
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton
Fleming Field, Shotton, Durham, County Durham, DH6 2JQ |
2.24 miles |
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St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate
Welfare Park, Wingate, Co Durham, County Durham, TS28 5AN |
2.43 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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East Durham College
Willerby Grove, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RN |
0.29 miles |
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The Academy at Shotton Hall
Passfield Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AU |
0.58 miles |
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Open Air Education
Oakerside Lodge, Castle Eden Dene Nnr, Stanhope Chase, County Durham, SR8 1NJ |
0.79 miles |
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Dene Academy
Manor Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5RL |
1.16 miles |
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Easington Academy
Stockton Road, Easington Village, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3AY |
1.7 miles |
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Hope Wood Academy
Crawlaw Road, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 3LP |
1.97 miles |
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Wellfield School
North Road East, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AX |
2.14 miles |
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Elemore Hall School
Pittington, Elemore Hall School, Durham, DH6 1QD |
4.92 miles |