St Bede's Catholic College
Bristol, BS11 0SU · Bristol, City of · secondary school
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9th of 22 secondary schools in Bristol, City of we can score, 24 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 640 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 7.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 20 | 35% | 0.69 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 51.7 · 66 | 30% | 1.99 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.38 · 78 | 25% | 1.95 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.8 · 77 | 10% | 0.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Bede's Catholic College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 57.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.38 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.0 out of 10 among them, against 8.4 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,324 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,208. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the inspection is recent, what specific improvements have been made in the areas graded lower? How does the school support pupils to maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data?
What Ofsted said about St Bede's Catholic College
Overview
St Bede's Catholic College is described as a "diverse and welcoming community" where pupils "thrive" and are "happy". The report highlights "strong" standards in attendance, behaviour, and personal development, alongside "expected" standards in curriculum, teaching, and leadership.
Strengths
- Attendance is above national averages, with a "significant" reduction in persistent absence due to "effective partnership with parents".
- Behaviour is "positive" and "respectful"; bullying is "never tolerated" and pupils are "confident to report any concerns".
- Pupils are "extremely well prepared for life outside of school", demonstrating resilience and independence through a "comprehensive and exciting programme of enrichment".
- Key stage 4 pupils "achieve consistently well", with disadvantaged and SEND pupils gaining "above average outcomes".
- Staff wellbeing is prioritised, with leaders taking "positive action to reduce staff workload" and ensuring staff "feel valued".
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers "consistently check pupils’ understanding well" to embed highly effective teaching and address learning gaps.
- Leaders should "more closely review the impact" of the professional development programme to ensure strategies are embedded in practice.
- Leaders should continue to strengthen post-16 provision so that recent improvements in academic outcomes are "embedded over time".
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe".
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.6 |
| 2024/25 | 57.1 |
| 2025/26 | 51.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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