St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
URN: 114328 • Durham DH7 0RD
Overview
- Name
- St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
- URN
- 114328
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- M Bates (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Consett Road, Durham DH7 0RD
Summary
St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College, located in Lanchester, County Durham, is a voluntary aided secondary school that welcomes students of all faith backgrounds. The school is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust and is committed to fostering a nurturing environment grounded in Catholic values. The ethos of the school encourages students to develop their faith and character, preparing them for both academic and personal challenges.
The curriculum at St Bede's is designed to provide a comprehensive education, ensuring that students receive the knowledge and skills necessary for success. The school places a strong emphasis on attendance, recognising its critical role in academic achievement and social development. Support systems are in place to assist families in overcoming barriers to attendance, highlighting the school's commitment to student wellbeing.
St Bede's also prioritises communication with parents through regular newsletters and updates on school events. The school community is actively engaged in celebrating student successes and fostering a collaborative environment between families and educators.
The curriculum at St Bede's is designed to provide a comprehensive education, ensuring that students receive the knowledge and skills necessary for success. The school places a strong emphasis on attendance, recognising its critical role in academic achievement and social development. Support systems are in place to assist families in overcoming barriers to attendance, highlighting the school's commitment to student wellbeing.
St Bede's also prioritises communication with parents through regular newsletters and updates on school events. The school community is actively engaged in celebrating student successes and fostering a collaborative environment between families and educators.
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1182
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2012-05-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2009-01-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1182 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1182 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1182 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1182 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1182 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1182 |
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