The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
47.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
9.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
66%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 130 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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 62 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 707
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ryan Hibbard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Collum Avenue, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 2TF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLincoln Gardens Primary School
Primary · 313m away
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Primary · 675m away
The Grange Primary School
Primary · 858m away
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
Primary · 989m away
Frederick Gough School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Outwood Academy Brumby
Secondary · 1.0km away
Rowan Education
Independent · 1.1km away
Coritani Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy a selective school?
No. St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 707 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Scunthorpe, DN16 2TF, in the North Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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