St Bede's Catholic High School
Ormskirk, L39 4TA · Lancashire · secondary school
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10th of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 303 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 8.0/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 58.9 · 80 | 46% | 3.69 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.41 · 80 | 38% | 3.06 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.0 · 83 | 15% | 1.27 |
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 High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.41 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 8.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 709 pupils against a stated capacity of 689. 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
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the school ensure equitable access to extracurricular activities for all students?
What Ofsted said about St Bede's Catholic High School
Overview
Pupils are “proud to attend” a school where they feel safe and valued, benefiting from “high-quality and personalised pastoral support.” The school delivers a “broad and well-organised curriculum” where most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well and are prepared for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Pupils “behave extremely well,” showing courtesy, respect, and engagement in their learning.
- Teachers possess “strong” subject knowledge and successfully implement assessment strategies to address misconceptions.
- The school provides effective support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they are “supported well across the curriculum.”
- Governors “challenge the school effectively” and have listened to staff feedback to ease workload.
- An “ambitious personal development programme” offers a broad range of opportunities, including community projects and careers guidance.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not choose the “most effective teaching strategies,” meaning pupils sometimes lack sufficient time to practise and apply new knowledge.
- The school’s processes for quality assuring work do not always “precisely evaluate impact,” which hampers the pace of improvement in some areas.
- Reading support is at an “early stage of its development” and is not helping struggling readers catch up with peers quickly enough.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.6 |
| 2024/25 | 55.0 |
| 2025/26 | 54.0 |
| 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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