St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester is a secondary academy in Durham, North East. 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 School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester has a Progress 8 score of +0.22 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 49.8, 75% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C+.
The school has 1,258 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 23.4%, 15% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
After leaving St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester, student destinations include 58% going on to university and 8% entering apprenticeships.
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St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester has a Progress 8 score of +0.22, 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 49.8. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
75% of students at St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester 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 School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester is 23.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester has 1,258 pupils on roll.
15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester, 58% go on to university and 8% 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 School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester'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
24/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
6/mo
25% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 4.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.2
Bus Stops
12
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
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.