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St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 707 pupils, and a capacity of 700 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

707

Pupils

700

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy is managed by North Lincolnshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 707 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 700 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by North Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Collum Avenue, Scunthorpe, DN16 2TF
Local authority
North Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
29.1% of pupils
DfE URN
138018

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If St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Scunthorpe are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Is St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 707 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 700 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy?

St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy cover?

St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy?

St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.