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St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester

St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester is a Secondary school in Durham, County Durham. Use our free interactive catchment tool to check whether any property falls within this school's catchment area.

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Ages 11-18Age range
SecondarySchool phase
87%Capacity used (1258 of 1450 pupils)
19.50%Free school meals eligible
Requires ImprovementOfsted rating

⚠️ Important: Catchment Measuring Points Vary

School catchment distances are not always measured from the school's postcode or map pin. Some schools measure from the school gates, others from the main entrance, a specific published measuring point, or the centre of the school building. Always check St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester's published admissions policy or contact County Durham Council directly to confirm the exact measuring point before relying on any distance calculation.

School Details

School nameSt Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
URN138172
AddressConsett Road, Durham, County Durham, DH7 0RD
Telephone01207520424
HeadteacherCatherine Hammill (Headteacher)
School typeAcademy converter
PhaseSecondary
Age rangeAges 11-18
GenderMixed
Religious characterRoman Catholic
Admissions policyNon-selective
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
Approx. coordinates54.828339, -1.745404 (indicative only — see warning above)

Admissions Information

📌 How places are allocated at this school

This is a Roman Catholic school. Faith schools typically use faith criteria alongside or instead of distance when allocating places. Always check the school's own admissions policy — distance alone may not determine your child's chance of a place.

Key Information for Parents

📍 How to use our catchment tool

Click "Open Catchment Tool" above, add this school by searching for its name or postcode, enter the catchment distance from the school's admissions policy, then check any address to see if it falls inside or outside catchment.

📄 Find the admissions policy

The official admissions policy for St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester will be published on the school's website or on the County Durham Council website. Search for "St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester admissions policy" to find the current year's document.

✝️ Faith School

This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Faith criteria typically apply alongside distance. Check the school's admissions policy carefully.

📋 Ofsted Inspection

Visit the Ofsted reports website to find the latest inspection report and rating for this school.

📋 Ofsted Rating: Requires Improvement

Latest Ofsted inspection rated this school as Requires Improvement. Inspection date: 21/03/2023. Quality of education: Good. Behaviour and attitudes: Requires Improvement. Leadership: Good. Read the full Ofsted report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check if my address is in the catchment area for St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester?

Use our free catchment tool above. Enter the school's name or postcode to plot it on the map, add the catchment radius from the school's admissions policy, then use "Check Address" to test any postcode or address. Always verify the exact measuring point with County Durham Council or the school directly.

Where can I find the official catchment distance for St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester?

The school's admissions policy document contains the oversubscription criteria and published catchment distances. For community schools, County Durham Council publishes annual admissions statistics including the furthest distance offered at each school. For academies and faith schools, check the school's own website.

Is the catchment area for St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester the same every year?

No — catchment distances change year on year depending on how many children apply and how many places are available. Always use the most recent admissions data from the school or local authority.

What is the URN for St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester?

The Unique Reference Number (URN) for St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester is 138172. Use this to look up the school on the Get Information About Schools service or find Ofsted reports.

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