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OpenSecondaryURN 138172

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

Academy converter · Durham · DH7 0RD

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,240

Local authority

County Durham

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Durham, County Durham, 1,240 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 22%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

Open schools in Durham
57
Secondary schools in Durham
6
Academies among open schools in Durham
47% (27)
Open schools in DH7
23
Secondary in DH7
2
Open schools in County Durham LA
281
Secondary in County Durham LA
30

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
138172

Location

Address
Consett Road, Lanchester
Postcode
DH7 0RD
Town
Durham
Local authority
County Durham
District
County Durham
Constituency
North Durham
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,240
Boys / girls
610 / 630
School capacity
1,450
Capacity fill
1,240 / 1,450 (86%)
Free school meals
22%
FSM pupils
254
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Governance
Academy trust: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Catherine Hammill
Telephone
01207520424
Website
http://stbedes.durham.sch.uk/

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Ofsted information

Inspection data is separate from GIAS establishment records.

  • 2026-03-17 — Expected standard (Report)