Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy

URN: 141370 • Stockton-on-Tees TS19 0QH

Overview

Name
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy
URN
141370
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
74.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Maureen Wilkinson (since 2025)
Telephone
01642704970
Website
Visit
Address
Bishopton Road West, Stockton-on-Tees TS19 0QH

Summary

Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Stockton-on-Tees, serving a diverse student body of 1,029 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it is committed to providing a high-quality education rooted in Catholic values. The school fosters a supportive environment that encourages academic achievement and personal development.

The curriculum at Our Lady & St. Bede is designed to meet the needs of all students, offering a broad range of subjects and opportunities for enrichment. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic excellence and the development of character, aiming to prepare students for future challenges in a rapidly changing world. With 23.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the academy is dedicated to ensuring that all students receive the support they need to thrive.

Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with initiatives that promote collaboration between students, families, and local organisations. This commitment to community helps to create a nurturing atmosphere where students can flourish both academically and socially. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.olsb.bhcet.org.uk.

Key details

LA
Stockton-on-Tees
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1050
Pupils
1029
Boys
533
Girls
496
FSM %
23.40
Open date
2015-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-12-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cleveland

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1029 533 496 1050 23.40
2024-09-11 1047 529 518 1050 22.70
2023-09-11 1038 493 545 1050 21.70
2022-09-11 1038 493 545 1050 21.70
2021-09-11 1019 478 541 750 20.90
2020-09-11 957 435 522 750 18.30

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