The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
48.3
4.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 161 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 829
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Paul Marsden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Talbot Road, Lytham, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham a selective school?
No. St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham's Ofsted rating?
St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham?
St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham currently has 829 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham take?
St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham?
St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham is in Lytham St Annes, FY8 4JL, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham have a sixth form?
No, St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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