St Bede's College, Whalley Range
St Bede's College is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Whalley Range. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2023.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Bede's College in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Bede's College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to St Bede's College are Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys (0.4 miles, selective); Afifah School (0.8 miles, Good, selective); Manchester High School for Girls (1.3 miles, selective); and Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls (1.4 miles, selective).
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for BoysAfifah SchoolManchester High School for GirlsManchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls
Where pupils go next
Of the 51 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 69% went on to university or other higher education, 2% to apprenticeships and 8% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 132 pupils (19.4%) received SEN support and 4 (0.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is St Werburgh's Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 1 mile away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wellington Road (opposite), 40 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
26 September 2023
Short Visit
14 October 2021
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
8 May 2019
Regulatory Compliance
19 April 2016
Integrated
12 November 2013
About
St Bede's College is an Independent Roman Catholic co-educational day school for pupils between 3 and 18 years located on Alexandra Road South in Whalley Range, Manchester, England. It is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Bede's College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with St Bede's College
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Bede's College.
- Moss Side Adventure Playground500m away · Not yet graded
- PSCL - St Marys CE Primary School610m away · Not yet graded
- Bright Future Childcare1000m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 22
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 7 serious and 14 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
59%
Available places
681 pupils
1,145 places
464 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Whalley Range
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Whalley Range
Across Manchester council
Places available
7,220
Applications
6,542
Got 1st preference
77.1%
Got preferred school
94.7%
All secondary applications across Manchester council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
132
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
20.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
681
Total Pupils
398
Boys
283
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Bede's College
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about St Bede's College
What are GCSE results like at St Bede's College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Bede's College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was St Bede's College last inspected?
St Bede's College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2023.
How many pupils go to St Bede's College?
St Bede's College has around 681 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St Bede's College?
St Bede's College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does St Bede's College have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Bede's College: Moss Side Adventure Playground (500m away, registered, not yet graded), PSCL - St Marys CE Primary School (610m away, registered, not yet graded) and Bright Future Childcare (1000m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Bede's College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 7 serious and 14 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Bede's College?
St Bede's College is at Alexandra Road South, Whalley Range, Whalley Range, M16 8HX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)