Working together with you, our parents, we are striving to become the place where all the support, service and advice that you may need can be found.

Committed to the holistic education of our pupils, we want them to not only achieve academic success but to also find the best opportunities to shape their futures, according to their uniqueness. Our founder, Cardinal Vaughan, opened the doors of the College on the 7th of January 1876; he was inspired by St Bede’s search for knowledge and truth and founded the College based on a profound love of learning. Christ remains at the centre and heart of our school and our faith inspires us to look upon our pupils, no matter their background or their own personal faith journey, as children of God.

Our vision is to see our pupils grow as true leaders in the 21st century; we believe that character development will help them to achieve their potential, lead responsibly and build a better world. In order to develop their understanding of character in the years ahead, pupils will take part in our Virtue and Leadership Programmes, developing their inner strength to respond to life’s challenges and a true understanding of our world and its needs. The College has a rich life, filled with opportunities accessed through the house system, co-curricular activities and pupils’ own initiatives, all of which contribute to the positive growth mindset passed on by our founder.

On the verge of celebrating our 150th anniversary, leading St Bede’s is an honour and a huge responsibility, which I could not take on without the great team that works with me. We look forward to meeting you soon and working together to provide the best future for your children.

Mrs Maria Kemp,

Headteacher