The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 30.3 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
30.3
13.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.16
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
16% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 744
- Capacity
- 65%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Maria Kemp (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Alexandra Road South, Manchester, M16 8HX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Margaret's CofE Primary School
Primary · 456m away
William Hulme's Grammar School
All-through · Grammar · 672m away
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
Independent · 687m away
Manley Park Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Wilbraham Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
CHS South
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Bede's College a selective school?
Yes. St Bede's College has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend St Bede's College?
St Bede's College currently has 744 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bede's College take?
St Bede's College caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is St Bede's College?
St Bede's College is in M16 8HX, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bede's College have a sixth form?
Yes, St Bede's College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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