SchoolScoresSt Bede's Catholic Middle School
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of ST RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Holloway Lane, Redditch, B98 7HA
01527 525916 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 June 2017.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 January 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
157 pupils in this year group.
63% — 4 points above the Worcestershire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Worcestershire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Higher than 25% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.4% | 22.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Higher than 23% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.9% | 3.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Higher than 50% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.8% | 14.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Higher than 83% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 34.9% | 9.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Lower than 93% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.2% | 8.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Lower than 95% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.2% | 23.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Lower than 87% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.9 | 13.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Lower than 88% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.3% | 5.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Higher than 96% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 20.7 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Higher than 93% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 11th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Higher than 2% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 3.4% | 11.6%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Woodfield Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- Birchensale Middle School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Arrow Vale High School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ipsley CofE Middle School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024
- Church Hill Middle School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
- Walkwood CofE Middle School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023
- Tudor Grange Academy Redditch 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Augustine's Catholic High School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Studley High School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Bede's Catholic Middle School's Ofsted rating?
St Bede's Catholic Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 June 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 January 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141064.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.