St Bede's Inter-Church School
Cambridge, CB1 3TD · Cambridgeshire · secondary school
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2nd of 34 secondary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 35 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.7/10 against 818 of them, against 9.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 74.6 · 93 | 30% | 2.79 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.02 · 98 | 25% | 2.44 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 62.9 · 94 | 10% | 0.94 |
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 Inter-Church School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 61.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +1.02 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the DofE Award, receive vocal and instrument tuition, and participate in musical and theatrical productions. Sports include football, rugby, hockey, basketball, cricket, tennis, badminton, and athletics. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 943 pupils against a stated capacity of 903. 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
How does the school support pupils in maintaining their high attainment levels across the full secondary phase? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help
What Ofsted said about St Bede's Inter-Church School
Overview
This inspection judged the school as ‘Outstanding’ across all categories, noting that pupils ‘flourish in a harmonious, safe and happy environment’. The report highlights a culture underpinned by ‘deeply embedded Christian values’ where pupils behave ‘extremely well’ and are ‘highly motivated’ to succeed. Leaders have implemented a ‘highly ambitious curriculum’ that ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs, make strong progress.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘highly ambitious’, with subject experts carefully planning learning sequences to help pupils ‘remember what they have been taught before’.
- Teachers ‘present information clearly’ and ‘expertly break’ complex ideas into manageable pieces, ensuring pupils ‘engage with learning activities with confidence’.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is ‘highly effective’, allowing them to ‘learn and achieve successfully alongside their peers’.
- Pupils demonstrate ‘exemplary’ behaviour and ‘exceptional relationships’ with staff, creating a ‘warmth and encouragement’ in every classroom.
- The personal, social and health education programme is ‘exceptional’, helping pupils develop a ‘deep and rich awareness of the world around them’.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 64.8 |
| 2024/25 | 61.6 |
| 2025/26 | 62.9 |
| 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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