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St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy

North Lincolnshire, DN16 2TFSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
Progress 8
+0.06
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
138 1st-choice / 154 places
Ranking
#1,383
of 3,141 nationally

About St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy

St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy in North Lincolnshire is a state secondary for 11 to 16 year olds that is currently running at full capacity with 707 pupils against a capacity of 700. The school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage: 29.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national average of around 23% for secondary schools. Demand is strong, with 279 applications for 154 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.81. Of those applicants, 138 were offered a first-preference place, suggesting that for many local families this is their top choice. The school is Roman Catholic in character, and headteacher Ryan Hibbard leads a mixed-gender intake. Despite being oversubscribed, the school is not selective; its popularity appears to stem from its academic reputation and the values it offers families seeking a faith-based secondary option in the area.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressCollum Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 2TF
HeadteacherRyan Hibbard
Local AuthorityNorth Lincolnshire
Number of Pupils707
Free School Meals (FSM)29.1%
School Capacity707 / 700 (101% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryScience LabsICT SuiteArt StudiosSports HallTheatrePlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

SwimmingNetballCricketBasketballRoundersAthleticsMartial ArtsBadminton

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingScience ClubYoung EnterpriseOrchestra

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:05

Source: stbedesscunthorpe.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.