A Catholic School Community
Saint Bede’s is, first and foremost, a Catholic school, and our Catholic ethos shapes everything that we do. This can be seen through the importance of prayer, liturgy and music. It is also evident in the quality of the teaching of Religious Education. It is reflected in the many charitable activities our pupils become involved in. In fact, our Catholic ethos permeates every part of the school – in the relationships between staff and pupils and in that sense of community and belonging. It’s what makes us different.
High Expectations, Standards and Achievement
Saint Bede’s enjoys a history of academic success, with our pupils typically achieving results that are above local and national averages. We follow a traditional academic curriculum model, and we are also traditional when it comes to our approach to standards. We have the very highest expectations of the behaviour of our pupils both in school and in the community, and we insist that all our pupils wear their uniform with pride. This is at the heart of ‘Being a Bede’.
Enrichment and Extra-Curricular Opportunities
At Saint Bede’s, the school experience extends far beyond the academic curriculum and we are proud of the wide range of enrichment opportunities the school provides. From sports teams and musical performances to the Duke of Edinburgh’s award and chaplaincy clubs – there is something for everyone. We also place a great deal of emphasis on pupil leadership at all levels of the school, represented visually by the large number of badges our pupils wear – another Saint Bede’s tradition!
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Admissions Information
Admissions for Year 7 - September 2026
What if my application was not successful?
Thank you to all families who applied for a place at Saint Bede’s Catholic High School for the September 2026 Year 7 intake. If your application was not successful, the following options are available:
Appeal
If you have not been offered a place at Saint Bede’s, you may appeal this decision through the Lancashire County Council appeals process.
Appeals should be submitted by 31st March 2026 using the link below. This process provides an opportunity for you to explain why you believe Saint Bede's is the right school for your child. Further information and the appeal form are available on the Lancashire County Council Website via the link below.
Lancashire County Council – Admissions Appeals
If you have not already done so, please also submit a completed Supplementary Information Form (SIF)and any supporting evidence to admissions@stbedeslytham.lancs.sch.uk.
Lancashire County Council will contact you directly regarding your appeal and will confirm the arrangements. Appeals for September 2026 admissions will take place during the summer term.
Please note that submitting an appeal for Saint Bede’s does not prevent you from appealing for other schools.
Waiting list
A small number of places become available each year through the waiting list. If you would like your child to be added to the waiting list, please email admissions@stbedeslytham.lancs.sch.uk by 31st March 2026.
When requesting to join the waiting list, please include a completed Supplementary Information Form and any supporting evidence if you have not already done so.
Please note that you may request to join the waiting list as well as submitting an appeal.