ST BEDE'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL in Lincolnshire, Scunthorpe

Education Centre Information: St Bede's Catholic School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: North Lincolnshire
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/03/2012
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Nottingham
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 673
Number of boys: 311
Number of girls: 362
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

St Bede's is a Roman Catholic School and the Trustee is the Bishop of Nottingham. The school is wholly committed to the search for excellence in all its students. Religious education is at the heart of the curriculum. All pupils are encouraged to participate fully in sport with the intention of pursuing a life-long interest in order to develop health and fitness. All major games are coached during curriculum time with soccer, rugby, hockey, netball, basketball, badminton and table tennis being played during the winter and cricket, tennis, athletics and rounders in summer. The school has three netball courts and four tennis courts on the playground. There are two soccer pitches (one is also used for rugby), one hockey pitch and one artificial cricket wicket on the field. Basketball is played in the gym and badminton in the hall and gym. St Bede's Catholic School is wholly committed to the search for excellence in all its students.