St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College
URN: 140569 • Bradford BD9 4BQ
Overview
- Name
- St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College
- URN
- 140569
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lawrence Bentley (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Highgate, Bradford BD9 4BQ
Summary
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in Bradford, with a current enrolment of 1,836 pupils and a capacity of 1,950. The college is committed to providing a comprehensive education rooted in Catholic values, aiming to combine rigorous academic training with a strong foundation in the principles of the Catholic faith. The ethos is encapsulated in the motto "Christus Lumen Gentium" (Christ Light of the Nations), reflecting the school's dedication to nurturing both spiritual and intellectual growth.
The college offers a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students, with a focus on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Parents can engage with the school through various channels, including designated House managers for queries related to their children. The college also prioritises the development of key values such as aspiration, self-control, and service, which are integral to the student experience.
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College actively promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging positive relationships among students, staff, and families. The school provides various support services, including special educational needs (SEND) resources, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive academically and personally.
The college offers a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students, with a focus on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Parents can engage with the school through various channels, including designated House managers for queries related to their children. The college also prioritises the development of key values such as aspiration, self-control, and service, which are integral to the student experience.
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College actively promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging positive relationships among students, staff, and families. The school provides various support services, including special educational needs (SEND) resources, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive academically and personally.
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Nearby alternatives
- Carlton Bolling College (73.3)
- Feversham College (70.2)
- Dixons Kings Academy (68.7)
- Carlton Bolling (67.8)
- Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy (67.8)
Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1950
- Pupils
- 1836
- Boys
- 928
- Girls
- 908
- FSM %
- 23.40
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- 2023-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1836 | 928 | 908 | 1950 | 23.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1836 | 928 | 908 | 1950 | 23.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1861 | 938 | 923 | 1950 | 20.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1861 | 938 | 923 | 1950 | 20.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1835 | 928 | 907 | 1950 | 17.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1831 | 903 | 928 | 1950 | 16.20 |
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