St Bede's College
URN: 105594 • M16 8HX
Overview
- Name
- St Bede's College
- URN
- 105594
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Maria Kemp (since 2025) , Headmaster
- Telephone
- 01612263323
- Website
- Visit St Bede's College website
- Address
-
Alexandra Road South, M16 8HX
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Summary
St Bede's College is an independent Catholic school located in Manchester, accommodating 744 students aged 3-18. Established in 1876 by Cardinal Vaughan, the college is committed to providing a holistic education that nurtures both academic success and character development. The ethos of the school is rooted in Christian values, aiming to foster a supportive environment where every student is valued and encouraged to grow as a leader.
The curriculum at St Bede's emphasizes not only academic excellence but also personal development through various programmes, including Virtue and Leadership initiatives. These programmes are designed to help students build resilience and a strong sense of responsibility towards their community and the world. The school also offers a rich array of co-curricular activities, promoting a well-rounded educational experience.
St Bede's College prides itself on its family-oriented approach, working closely with parents to support each child's unique journey. With a capacity of 1,145 students, the college continues to strive for excellence as it approaches its 150th anniversary, ensuring that it remains a nurturing and inspiring place for all pupils.
The curriculum at St Bede's emphasizes not only academic excellence but also personal development through various programmes, including Virtue and Leadership initiatives. These programmes are designed to help students build resilience and a strong sense of responsibility towards their community and the world. The school also offers a rich array of co-curricular activities, promoting a well-rounded educational experience.
St Bede's College prides itself on its family-oriented approach, working closely with parents to support each child's unique journey. With a capacity of 1,145 students, the college continues to strive for excellence as it approaches its 150th anniversary, ensuring that it remains a nurturing and inspiring place for all pupils.
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Nearby alternatives
- Melland High School (78.1)
- The Manchester Metropolitan University (68.7)
- Piper Hill High School (64.8)
- Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School (63.4)
- Grange School (63.3)
Key details
- LA
- Manchester
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1145
- Pupils
- 744
- Boys
- 435
- Girls
- 309
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1980-09-30
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 744 | 435 | 309 | 1145 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 769 | 454 | 315 | 1145 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 750 | 444 | 306 | 1145 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 750 | 444 | 306 | 1145 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 735 | 427 | 308 | 1145 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 742 | 411 | 331 | 1145 | 0.00 |
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