St Bede's Catholic College, Bristol
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 · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Bede's creates an inclusive, welcoming environment where all pupils thrive. The school excels at helping pupils develop resilience, independence and confidence through a comprehensive enrichment programme, with particular success in engaging pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils. Teachers know their pupils well and adapt teaching to meet individual needs, particularly supporting pupils who need extra help with reading.
Key Strengths
- Attendance above national averages with significantly reduced persistent absence
- Positive, respectful behaviour culture with strong anti-bullying stance
- Comprehensive enrichment programme with increased participation from pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Effective careers programme with work experience, mock interviews and careers fair
- Strong safeguarding culture where pupils feel safe and concerns are actively managed
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent quality of pupil work in lessons - some staff do not maintain highest expectations for presentation and content
- Teaching practice in checking pupil understanding and addressing gaps needs further development across all areas
- Leaders need to review impact of professional learning more closely to ensure highly effective teaching is sustained
- Sixth form outcomes were previously below average, though recent results show improvement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh's award, school sports, instrument tuition, school shows (Sound of Music), annual cultural week, knitting, public speaking, volunteer work, enrichment week with employer enterprise focus, careers fair, mock interviews, work experience
St Bede's Catholic College is a diverse and welcoming community where pupils thrive and feel safe. The school has strong attendance, positive behaviour, and excellent personal development opportunities.
At a Glance
13.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.2
Avg class size
38
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
110%
Over capacity
1,324 pupils
1,208 capacity
116 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bristol
Admissions Demand - Bristol, City of
Places available
4,552
Applications
4,544
Got 1st preference
82.1%
Got preferred school
95.9%
Secondary admissions across Bristol, City of (2025/26)
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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
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.35273%
Overall absence
16.66667%
Persistent absence
1,044
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 Catholic College
Oasis Academy Bank Leaze
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol
Oasis Academy Long Cross
North Star 82�
Henbury Court Primary Academy
Nova Primary School
Blaise Primary and Nursery School
Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School
Shirehampton Primary School
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