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!