St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Academy converter · Sixth form
Peterlee, SR8 1DE
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 40% in England
22 of 29 in County Durham
Pupils
891
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
9.5%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.6 | 44.0 | 44.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36% | 41% | 42% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.7 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 34% | 36% | 31% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.13 | -0.22 | — |
60% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Academy at Shotton Hall · 0.6 mi · Outstanding · Top 22% in England
- Dene Academy · 1.0 mi · Good · Bottom 19% in England
- Easington Academy · 1.8 mi · Not judged · Top 28% in England
- Wellfield School · 2.2 mi · No rating · Top 35% in England
- St Hild's Church of England School · 5.5 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 5% in England
- Seaham High School · 5.9 mi · Good · Bottom 44% in England
Best secondary schools in Peterlee · Best secondary schools in County Durham
The neighbourhood
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College is in Peterlee West (typical home £85,000, crime high).
What is St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College is in the bottom 40% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.