St BEDE’S is a Catholic College serving families within the

Diocese of Clifton who seek for their children an excellent academic education

based on Christian values, within a safe, secure and thriving institution.

It is indeed my privilege to be the Principal within this vibrant

community.

“This is an outstanding school where pupils’ achievement is

excellent and where their personal development and well-being are of the highest

order. Spiritual and moral development lies at the heart of the school’s ethos

and is a major strength.” Ofsted 2007

St Bede’s has an excellent reputation both locally and within the

Diocese. In 2000 the College was awarded Beacon status by the Government in

recognition of our good work, in 2004 we were designated a specialist Science

College and in 2008 St Bede’s became a Sports College.

The quality of provision,

coupled with excellent results secured a judgement of “Outstanding” by both

Ofsted and the Diocese in 2007.

The standards achieved by pupils this year at

GCSE were exceptional, every pupil left with at least 7 GCSEs and 85% of the

pupils achieved at least 5A*-C grades. Our intention is to build on this

performance by developing our best practice.

“This is an outstanding Catholic school where Gospel values are

explicitly promoted and practised and which underpin all aspects of school life.

Relationships are based on respect and shared values. Teaching and learning is

outstanding overall”. Diocesan Inspection 2007

Within the College you will find a calm and industrious

environment in which each child is valued, stimulated and challenged to develop

his/her talents to the full, whatever the ability. We expect high standards from

and for our children. They are encouraged to strive for excellence in all their

activities. Achievement and effort are valued and celebrated, personal

development and well-being are of the highest order.

I believe a school will thrive when all staff share the view that

every child can achieve. The climate and culture of St Bede’s ensures that the

standards achieved by pupils, including examination results, are exceptional,

providing each child with an excellent passport to the next stage in their

education.

“The Principal has secured a shared vision that every pupil

should achieve highly and be nurtured in a supportive but challenging

environment. This vision has inspired and driven school improvement to focus on

learning.” Ofsted 2007

If what you want for your child is an outstanding education, you

will be pleased with what you find at St Bede’s Catholic College.