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Welcome to St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

We are delighted that you have chosen to join Byron Sixth Form at St Bede’s Catholic School. This handbook is designed to help guide you through Sixth Form life and all that goes with it – the short time you are with us will pass quickly, and this is a guide to getting started, and where to seek support, help and guidance when needed. Firstly, the basics… The Sixth Form Team The Sixth Form Team can usually be found in the Sixth Form Office or in their subject areas teaching, and consist of Assistant Head: Sixth Form (Mrs Robinson), Year 12 and Year 13 Tutors, Ambitions Coordinator, and Independent Careers Adviser. Mrs Balls, our Chaplain, isn’t directly part of the Sixth Form team but is also available for care and support as needed. Other Sixth Form Staff Far too many to mention but you will also be supported by your teachers, our IT Manager, Mrs Cessford (Headteacher), Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, reception, the catering team, the site team and loads more! Make the most of this thriving community! We wish you every success on the next stage of your academic career and look forward to celebrating your achievements attained through shared commitment and perseverance. Regards Mrs Robinson

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Boarding Type

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School Type

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

937 Total

No. of Boys

512 (54.6%)

No. of Girls

425 (45.4%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

16.4%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

5.0%

A*/A grades

28.33%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

89%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

4%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:38%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:51%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

61%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

13%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:79%
England:63%

Further education

School:3%
England:4%

Employment

School:3%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:18%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 9, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 20

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 20 - May 1

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas

Dec 20 - Jan 5

Spring Half Term

Feb 21 - Mar 2

Easter

Apr 2 - Apr 20

May Day

May 1 - May 5

Summer Half Term

May 22 - Jun 1

Summer

Jul 20 - Sep 1


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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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We offer a wide variety of extra-curricular clubs and opportunities for personal development at lunch-time and after school for our students to develop their talents or to try something new. To recognise and celebrate involvement in extra-curricular life, we have launched our Faith Award, whereby Key Stage 3 students work towards a bronze, silver, gold and platinum award. As part of our Faith Award, students earn badges to wear on their blazers that reflect how many extra-curricular clubs or other opportunities they have attended each half term. Please see our extra-curricular timetable below for our current clubs offered.

Netball
Crochet and Craft club
Football

About School

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed