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St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Goodgraded 21/03/2023Ages 11–16707 pupilsRoman Catholic
Scunthorpe, DN16 2TF
North Lincolnshire

St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Scunthorpe, within the North Lincolnshire local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 707 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/03/2023, St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 49.3 and 60% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Scunthorpe can view St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 21/03/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.1%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence20.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS98%England avg 97%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals29.3%England avg 28.6%
English not first language22.6%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 847.8
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths51%
Grade 4+ English & maths72%
EBacc entry66%
EBacc average point score4.47

DfE, 2024/25

All schools in ScunthorpeSee the full area report for DN16 2TF