St Bede's College
Manchester, North West · M16 8HX
A Roman Catholic independent school in Manchester, St Bede's College educates boys and girls from age 3 right through to 18 on a single all-through site. With 744 pupils, it sits in the medium-size band and keeps a relatively small sixth form of 86. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'good' overall, met all compliance standards, and singled out pupils' personal development as 'excellent'. Led by headteacher Mrs Maria Kemp, it offers a faith-centred education for families looking for continuity from the early years to A-level.
744
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Pupils
- 744
- Location
- Manchester, North West
- Website
- www.sbcm.co.uk
- Telephone
- 0161 226 3323
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Maria Kemp
Latest results
Attainment 8
30.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Pupils follow GCSEs before progressing to A-levels, with the Extended Project Qualification available to stretch independent study in the sixth form. Recent headline measures sit some way below national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 30.3 against a national average of 46.9, and a reported 0% achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. Prospective families will want to discuss these figures with the school directly to understand the context behind them.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 86
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
The ISI's 'excellent' judgement for personal development points to a school that invests in pupils' wider growth beyond the classroom.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- RC
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 October 2021
The last word
A Catholic all-through school where personal development is a genuine strength; parents should look closely at the academic data and ask how the school is addressing it.
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St Bede's College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Bede's College located?
St Bede's College is located at Alexandra Road South, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8HX.
What type of school is St Bede's College?
St Bede's College is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend St Bede's College?
St Bede's College has approximately 744 pupils on roll.
What is St Bede's College's inspection rating?
St Bede's College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 14 October 2021.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.