The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.1
13.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
23.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.17
Band 4Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 208 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 105 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,315
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- ST BEDE'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE
- Head
- Mr Robert King (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Long Cross, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0SU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLong Cross Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 427m away
Oasis Academy Bank Leaze
Primary · 523m away
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol
Primary · 782m away
Bristol Gateway School
Special school · 895m away
North Star 240�
Academy · 895m away
Bluebell Valley Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Oasis Academy Long Cross
Primary · 1.1km away
North Star 265�
Free school · Grammar · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Bede's Catholic College a selective school?
No. St Bede's Catholic College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St Bede's Catholic College?
St Bede's Catholic College currently has 1,315 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bede's Catholic College take?
St Bede's Catholic College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Bede's Catholic College?
St Bede's Catholic College is in Bristol, BS11 0SU, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bede's Catholic College have a sixth form?
Yes, St Bede's Catholic College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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