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St Bede's Catholic College
Bristol·South West·Academy
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SecondaryAcademyAges 11–18Co-edRoman Catholic
St Bede's Catholic College is a secondary academy in Bristol, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, St Bede's Catholic College has a Progress 8 score of +0.38 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 55.6, 83% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C+.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 16.0%, 7% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
After leaving St Bede's Catholic College, student destinations include 71% going on to university and 2% entering apprenticeships.
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St Bede's Catholic College has a Progress 8 score of +0.38, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 55.6. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
83% of students at St Bede's Catholic College achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at St Bede's Catholic College achieve an average A-Level grade of C+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The teacher turnover rate at St Bede's Catholic College is 16.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving St Bede's Catholic College, 71% go on to university and 2% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
St Bede's Catholic College was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St Bede's Catholic College is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St Bede's Catholic College's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
179/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
73/mo
41% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.9
Bus Stops
14
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.