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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Tunstall Bank, Sunderland SR2 0SX
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 890 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In November 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Northern Lights Learning Trust. (Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Environment. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Disadvantaged pupils.
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|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | Southmoor Academy | |
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| 1.6 | Thornhill Academy | |
| 1.7 | Farringdon Community Academy | |
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| 1.9 | Sandhill View Academy | |
| 2.4 | Christ's College | |
| 2.5 | Seaham High School | |
| 2.7 | Academy 360 | |
| 3.8 | Castle View Enterprise Academy | |
| 3.9 | Red House Academy | |
| 4.2 | Kepier |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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