St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is a secondary located in Bradford, BD9 4BQ. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,784 pupils on roll.
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study. It is part of the Diocese of Leeds (rc) diocese.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: Diocese of Leeds (rc)
Local Authority: Bradford
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1950
Number of Pupils: 1784
Number of Boys: 895
Number of Girls: 889
Special Classes Code: 0
Percentage on Free School Meals: 24.1
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-07
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: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2019-10-17
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Bentley
Phone: 01274941941
Website: http://sbsj.co.uk/
Location: Highgate, Heaton
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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 St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
What is the Ofsted rating of St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy admit?
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy a boys', girls', or mixed school?
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is a mixed school.
What type of school is St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
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