St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Westway, Peterlee, SR8 1DEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Peterlee for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 19th of 30 secondary schools in County Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 February 2017, report published 6 March 2017

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

152 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score44.5

44.5, 1.6 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths42.1%

42.1%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths60.5%

60.5%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc48%

48%, 7.5 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.92

3.92, 0.17 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

26 students

Average point score per A level entry28.57

28.57, 6.43 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

891 pupils on roll, with places for 1,100

Eligible for free school meals37.9%

37.9%, 11.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.1%

7.1%, 14.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.1%

17.1%, 2.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3%

3%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
The Academy at Shotton Hall	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 52.2
Open Air Education	0.8 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
Dene Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 41.4
Easington Academy	2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	Attainment 8: 51.8
Wellfield School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 47.8

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Frances Cessford
Phone: 01915876220
Website: st-bedes.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: Westway, Peterlee, SR8 1DE
Local authority: County Durham
URN: 148304

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.