The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.3
0.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 209 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 86 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,029
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 23.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Maureen Wilkinson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bishopton Road West, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 0QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhitehouse Primary School
Primary · 354m away
Green Gates Academy
Academy · 573m away
The Grangefield Academy
Secondary · 585m away
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 598m away
Fairfield Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Abbey Hill School and Technology College
Special school · 1.2km away
Abbey Hill Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy a selective school?
No. Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy?
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy currently has 1,029 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy take?
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy?
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy is in Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0QH, in the Stockton-on-Tees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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