St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College, Peterlee
Data last updated 12 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
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At a Glance
39.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.5
Avg class size
38
Total classes
10 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
891 pupils
1,100 capacity
209 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Peterlee
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Peterlee
Admissions Demand - County Durham
Places available
5,856
Applications
5,186
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Secondary admissions across County Durham (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.47046%
Overall absence
28.80259%
Persistent absence
927
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 School and Byron Sixth Form College
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Howletch Lane Primary School
Shotton Hall Primary School
Acre Rigg Infant School
Acre Rigg Academy
Seascape Primary School
Dene House Primary School
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Cotsford Primary School
Yohden Primary School
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