St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
URN: 138172 • Durham DH7 0RD
Overview
- Name
- St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
- URN
- 138172
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 52.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catherine Hammill (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01207520424
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Consett Road, Durham DH7 0RD
Summary
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, located in Lanchester, Durham, is a mixed secondary academy that serves approximately 1,258 students, with a capacity of 1,450. As part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, the school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment rooted in Catholic values, welcoming students of all faiths and backgrounds. The ethos of the school emphasizes the development of faith, character, and personal growth, preparing students for both academic and life challenges.
The curriculum at St Bede's is designed to provide a comprehensive education, alongside opportunities for enrichment and personal development. The school actively engages with families through regular newsletters and updates, ensuring parents are informed about school events and student achievements. Additionally, the school offers support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), reinforcing its commitment to inclusivity.
St Bede's also prioritizes community involvement and encourages students to participate in various activities that promote prayer, reflection, and service. The school aims to create a strong sense of belonging and responsibility among its students, preparing them to contribute positively to society.
The curriculum at St Bede's is designed to provide a comprehensive education, alongside opportunities for enrichment and personal development. The school actively engages with families through regular newsletters and updates, ensuring parents are informed about school events and student achievements. Additionally, the school offers support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), reinforcing its commitment to inclusivity.
St Bede's also prioritizes community involvement and encourages students to participate in various activities that promote prayer, reflection, and service. The school aims to create a strong sense of belonging and responsibility among its students, preparing them to contribute positively to society.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- School Prospectus (download)
- 8th July Families’ Newsletter - 3rd July 2025 (download)
- 11th July Families' Newsletter - 11th July 2025 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates and Inset Days (other)
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1450
- Pupils
- 1258
- Boys
- 625
- Girls
- 633
- FSM %
- 19.50
- Open date
- 2012-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1258 | 625 | 633 | 1450 | 19.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1315 | 659 | 656 | 1450 | 17.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1433 | 744 | 689 | 1450 | 14.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1433 | 744 | 689 | 1450 | 14.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1399 | 717 | 682 | 1461 | 13.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1371 | 703 | 668 | 1461 | 11.00 |
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