Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy is a secondary located in Sunderland, SR2 0SX. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Not Rated. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 889 pupils on roll.
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. It is part of the Diocese of Durham diocese.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: Diocese of Durham
Local Authority: Sunderland
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 900
Number of Pupils: 889
Number of Boys: 434
Number of Girls: 455
Special Classes Code: 0
Percentage on Free School Meals: 30.7
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-19
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Not Rated
Category of Concern: SWK
Quality of Education: Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes: Requires Improvement
Personal Development: Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management: Requires Improvement
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2025-03-10
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Burgess
Phone: 01915239745
Website: http://www.venerablebede.co.uk/
Location: Tunstall Bank
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
What is the Ofsted rating of Venerable Bede Church of England Academy?
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy has been rated Not Rated by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Venerable Bede Church of England Academy admit?
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is Venerable Bede Church of England Academy a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy is a mixed school.
What type of school is Venerable Bede Church of England Academy?
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Venerable Bede Church of England Academy?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Venerable Bede Church of England Academy on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Venerable Bede Church of England Academy?
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