Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy, Stockton-on-Tees
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming, inclusive school where pupils behave respectfully and feel safe. Teachers have strong expertise and the school has made real improvements to how it teaches - pupils are now learning more effectively. The school goes beyond academics to develop well-rounded young people through numerous clubs, leadership roles, and community service opportunities.
Key Strengths
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers supported by effective professional development
- Well-sequenced curriculum that has been revised to help pupils know and remember more
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, who work confidently with specialist staff
- Reading prioritised as foundation for success with daily reading time and vibrant library
- Strong personal development through holistic lessons, clubs, and volunteering opportunities including St Vincent de Paul society
Areas for Improvement
- Learning activities not consistently matched to pupils' needs, limiting how deeply they understand the curriculum
- Persistent absence among disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND means they miss learning time
- Some parents feel issues they raise are not addressed quickly enough
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders prioritising pupil wellbeing and creating a positive culture.
Extracurricular Activities
St Vincent de Paul society volunteering, care home visits, food parcel delivery, school clubs and activities, leadership opportunities, Culture Day, careers programme with work experience and higher education visits
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy is a welcoming secondary school where pupils feel happy and safe, with strong relationships between staff and pupils. The school has made ambitious curriculum changes that are improving pupil achievement, though some areas need further development.
At a Glance
26.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
222 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.4
Avg class size
44
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
1,005 pupils
1,050 capacity
45 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stockton-on-Tees
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stockton-on-Tees
Admissions Demand - Stockton-on-Tees
Places available
2,606
Applications
2,277
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Secondary admissions across Stockton-on-Tees (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.42734%
Overall absence
26.9084%
Persistent absence
1,048
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy
Whitehouse Primary School
Green Gates Academy
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Stockton
Fairfield Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Academy
Hardwick Green Primary Academy
St Gregory's Catholic Academy
The Oak Tree Academy
Harrow Gate Academy
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