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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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