St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy, Bradford
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
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Bede's and St Joseph's excels at creating an inclusive, caring community where every pupil is valued and supported to succeed. The school offers excellent academic provision, with particularly strong sixth form results that help students access competitive universities and prestigious apprenticeships. Beyond academics, the school prioritizes pupils' personal development through enriching activities, mentoring programs, and carefully planned career guidance from Year 7.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional sixth form provision with impressive academic results and strong student engagement in critical thinking
- Inclusive and supportive approach to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities who make excellent progress
- Rich, balanced curriculum with effective teaching that helps pupils build knowledge progressively
- Strong pastoral care, wellbeing support, and broad enrichment offer including clubs, trips, and peer mentoring
- High staff morale with substantial professional development and collaborative leadership approach
Areas for Improvement
- External exam results in Year 11 could improve, particularly for pupils with higher prior attainment
- Curriculum not fully implemented as intended in a small number of lessons
- Overall school attendance, while improving, could still be higher
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, trips, peer mentoring program, culture day events, school assemblies, employer-led events, workplace visits, counselling services
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College is a Voluntary Academy with an inspiring sixth form and strong overall provision. The school creates a welcoming, inclusive environment where pupils from diverse backgrounds thrive academically and personally.
At a Glance
28.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.2
Avg class size
81
Total classes
12 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
1,800 pupils
1,950 capacity
150 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bradford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bradford
Admissions Demand - Bradford
Places available
7,315
Applications
7,685
Got 1st preference
77.4%
Got preferred school
93.7%
Secondary admissions across Bradford (2025/26)
Inspection History(102)
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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
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.99558%
Overall absence
24.21405%
Persistent absence
1,495
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
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School
Margaret McMillan Primary School
St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Carlton Mills
Lilycroft Primary School
Frizinghall Primary School
Westbourne Primary School
St Philip's CofE Primary School
Miriam Lord Primary School
Lady Royd Primary School
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