The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England/Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.9
14.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
26.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
68%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.14
Band 2Source: 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
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 298 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 141 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,952
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Mr Adam Powell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Carlton Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2LQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Matthew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 687m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 972m away
Wray Common Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Royal Alexandra and Albert School
All-through · Grammar · 1.2km away
Carrington School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Hatchlands Primary
Primary · 1.4km away
Brooklands School - Split Site
Special school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Bede's School a selective school?
No. St Bede's School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Bede's School's Ofsted rating?
St Bede's School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bede's School?
St Bede's School currently has 1,952 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bede's School take?
St Bede's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Bede's School?
St Bede's School is in Redhill, RH1 2LQ, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bede's School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Bede's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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