St Bede's School

  • Secondary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

Carlton Road, Redhill, RH1 2LQOpen in maps

St Bede's School is a secondary school in Redhill for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 1st of 3 secondary schools in Redhill. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 January 2017, report published 20 February 2017

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 March 2023

Pupils behave exceptionally well. They are unfailingly respectful to each other, to staff and to visitors. Pupils are happy and feel safe. Leaders have put in place excellent pastoral care. Pupils know there is always someone they can go to for help. Bullying is very rare and it is swiftly and effectively dealt with by staff when it does occur. The positive attitude of pupils means that lessons are very rarely disrupted. They enjoy their time in class and describe their lessons as 'inspirational'. The content of these inspirational lessons reflects the high expectations that staff have for what pupils can accomplish. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged, achieve very highly. Pupils have many opportunities to both develop and discover interests. This includes an innovative 'elective' programme in Year 8. Pupils select from a wide array of topics which go beyond the usual curriculum. This allows pupils to personalise what they study while still having an excellent common curriculum. Leaders have also ensured that pupils throughout the school benefit from well-chosen visits, clubs and opportunities to support their community.

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

332 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score57.9

57.9, 11.8 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths68.4%

68.4%, 23 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths84.9%

84.9%, 20.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc67.5%

67.5%, 27 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.39

5.39, 1.3 above the England average of 4.09.

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

146 students

Average point score per A level entry37.00

37.00, 2 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,918 pupils on roll, with places for 1,890

Eligible for free school meals5.8%

5.8%, 20.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.5%

9.5%, 12.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support2.9%

2.9%, 11.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.5%

3.5%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Bede's School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Royal Alexandra and Albert School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 53.2
Carrington School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.0
Reigate Grammar School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 48.0
Dunottar School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 51.6
Reigate College1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England/Roman Catholic
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Adam Powell
Phone
01737212108
Website
st-bedes.surrey.sch.uk
Address
Carlton Road, Redhill, RH1 2LQ
Local authority
Surrey
URN
125278

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.