St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–18MixedRoman CatholicSixth form
Consett Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD
Headteacher · Mrs Catherine Hammill
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Key facts
Pupils1,240Capacity 1,450
OfstedReport cardInspected 17 March 2026
TrustBishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
Free school meals22%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 17 March 2026.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Sixth formExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through County Durham council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in County DurhamNearby schools for the same ages
- North Durham Academy3.7 mi
- Tanfield School3.7 mi
- Consett Academy3.8 mi
- Durham Academy5.4 mi
- Hermitage Academy6.3 mi