St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Durham, DH7, in the County Durham council area. It has 1,240 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (17 March 2026): Report card: Expected standard in all 7 graded areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in all 7 graded areas — inspected 17 March 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Post 16 | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.22 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 44.9 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 42.4 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 224 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 32.94 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C+ | 2024/25 |
A level students | 61 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,240 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 21.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 7.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 10.57% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.99% | 2024/25 |
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