St Bede's School
Redhill, RH1 2LQ · Surrey · secondary school
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8th of 57 secondary schools in Surrey we can score, 58 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 259 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 9.1/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 70.6 · 91 | 30% | 2.72 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.72 · 91 | 25% | 2.29 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 59.5 · 92 | 10% | 0.92 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 57.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.72 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 9.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Washington, Krakow, and go skiing in Year 9.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,918 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,890. 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 are the international trips funded for families?
What Ofsted said about St Bede's School
Overview
St Bede’s School continues to be an outstanding school, providing an environment where pupils behave exceptionally well and feel safe. Leaders have established excellent pastoral care and an ambitious curriculum that enables all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to achieve very highly.
Strengths
- Pupils are "unfailingly respectful" and happy, with bullying being "very rare" and swiftly addressed.
- The curriculum is "very well sequenced," allowing pupils to confidently apply prior learning to new situations.
- Teachers provide "well-targeted adaptations" for pupils with SEND, enabling them to achieve the same ambitious goals as their peers.
- Interventions for struggling readers are "well targeted and timely," helping weaker readers quickly catch up with their peers.
- There is a "well-planned curriculum" for personal, social, health and economic education, alongside strong careers advice and community engagement.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving thorough training and leaders ensuring help is secured quickly and persistently from other agencies when pupils need it.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 59.4 |
| 2024/25 | 57.9 |
| 2025/26 | 59.5 |
| 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
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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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