St Bede's Catholic High School Lytham St Annes

What St Bede's Catholic High School Lytham St Annes does

St Bede's Catholic High School is a Voluntary Aided, co-educational Roman Catholic secondary school serving pupils aged 11 to 16 in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, England. Founded in 1961 under the trusteeship of the Diocese of Lancaster, the school operates from a single site and currently educates approximately 820 pupils supported by 70+ staff. Its statutory core is the delivery of the National Curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4, supplemented by GCSE, BTEC, and vocational pathways, a structured six-house pastoral system, and a Catholic character framework termed 'Being a Bede'. The school sits within a dual regulatory regime, subject to both OFSTED inspections (Section 5 inspection in 2025 rated 'Good') and Catholic Schools Inspection (2023).

The school's core product is secondary education itself, with no commercial technology platform or proprietary curriculum product. Service extensions include a Duke of Edinburgh Award programme, an Initial Teacher Training placement function in partnership with Edge Hill University, the University of Leeds, UCLan, and Inspira, careers guidance through Lancashire Enterprise Advisor Network and Inspira, and facility hire via EDU-Lettings for community use outside school hours. The school also maintains a designated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) base and a Catholic ethos-based admission framework that prioritises baptised Catholic pupils.

Its business model is a state-funded, non-commercial operation. The primary revenue mechanism is per-pupil government funding routed through the Lancashire local authority, supplemented by ancillary income from facility hire, catering, and ITT placement fees. There is no tuition fee revenue, no equity funding, and no commercial shareholders; the school is governed by a board of governors under diocesan trusteeship. For a PE/VC/M&A audience, this entity is not an investable target in conventional terms, but functions as a stable, regulated community institution with limited growth optionality bounded by capacity, age-range, and statutory funding constraints.

Name

St Bede's Catholic High School Lytham St Annes

Legal name

Saint Bede's Catholic High School

Website

https://stbedeslytham.lancs.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St Bede's Catholic High School is a Voluntary Aided 11-16 Catholic secondary school in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, educating approximately 820 pupils under Diocese of Lancaster trusteeship, state-funded via per-pupil grants and operating under dual OFSTED and Catholic Schools Inspection oversight.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (Faith-Based)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Secondary Catholic education
• GCSE curriculum delivery
• Key Stage 3-4 programmes
• SEND learning support
• Chaplaincy pastoral care

Headquarters

HQ city

Lytham St Annes

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: State-funded Voluntary Aided school maintained by Local Authority. Core funding per pupil from government for providing secondary education services.
2. Catering and Meals: Parents pay for school meals and snacks using the cashless ParentPay system. Hot and cold food served in dining room and Qube at lunchtimes.
3. Facility Lettings: School facilities available to hire during term time (6pm-10pm) and holiday periods (8.30am-10pm) through EDU-Lettings booking system.
4. St Matthew Fund (School Fund): Voluntary school fund used to provide additional resources, site improvements, materials, equipment and extra-curricular activities beyond public funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St Bede's Catholic High School is an 11-16 co-educational Roman Catholic school providing secondary education under the trusteeship of the Diocese of Lancaster. Core offerings include a three-year Key Stage 3 curriculum, a two-year Key Stage 4 GCSE and vocational programme, Catholic Religious Education and Chaplaincy services, Learning Support and SEND provision, Careers Education (CEIAG), and an extensive extra-curricular programme including the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Product overview

St Bede's Catholic High School is an 11-16 co-educational Roman Catholic secondary school offering a traditional academic curriculum with a distinctive Catholic ethos. The school provides a unified educational service combining Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) and Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11) programmes, with GCSE and vocational course options. Core offerings include Religious Education, academic subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Languages, Arts, Technology), alongside Learning Support, Careers Education (CEIAG), Chaplaincy Services, and Extra-Curricular Activities. The school maintains integration with Office365 for digital learning, ParentPay for cashless payments, and School Synergy for parent communications. The school operates under Diocese of Lancaster trusteeship as a Voluntary Aided school.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary Education (11-16) 11-16 co-educational Roman Catholic High School providing comprehensive secondary education under the trusteeship of the Diocese of Lancaster, maintained by the Local Authority as a Voluntary Aided school.
• Key Stage 3 Curriculum (Years 7-9) Three-year Key Stage 3 programme where pupils study a broad range of subjects including Art, Computing, Drama, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, MFL (French), P.E., PSHCE, R.E., Science, and Technology subjects on a carousel basis.
• GCSE and Vocational Courses (Years 10-11) Two-year Key Stage 4 curriculum with compulsory GCSE courses in Religious Education, English Language, English Literature, Mathematics and either Combined Science or Triple Science, plus three optional courses from a traditional GCSE range or vocational alternatives.
• Learning Support and SEND Provision Personalised programmes of study support and alternative courses for pupils who may not be able to access a full programme of GCSE courses, including literacy, numeracy, speech and language, and social skills interventions.
• Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) Progressive careers programme from Year 7 to Year 11 aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks, including work experience, employer encounters, college taster days, and individual careers interviews.
• Extra-Curricular Activities Wide range of enrichment opportunities including sports teams, musical performances, Duke of Edinburgh's Award (Bronze and Silver), chaplaincy clubs, performing arts, and subject-specific clubs.
• Chaplaincy Services Catholic chaplaincy programme promoting teachings of Christ through daily prayer and liturgy, whole-school celebrations, sacramental preparation, and extra-curricular groups including ACTION Group, SVP, Laudato Si Group, and CAFOD.
• Religious Education Full Catholic Religious Education curriculum taught by specialist staff, including GCSE Religious Studies, with emphasis on prayer, liturgy, music, and charitable activities permeating all aspects of school life.
• School Catering Hot and cold food served in dining room and Qube at lunchtimes with lighter snacks at break times. Uses ParentPay cashless payment system.
• Early Help and Pastoral Support Early intervention support including school nurse services, Safeguarding Team, Behaviour Manager, Attendance Manager, and links to external agencies through Early Help Assessments.
• Initial Teacher Training Partnerships Partnership with Catholic Teaching Alliance (56 schools), Newman Teaching Alliance with Edge Hill University, and University of Cumbria PGCE programme for teacher training.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pupils achieve results typically above local and national averages
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of LancastercoreOthers · 1 January 1961The school operates under the trusteeship of the Diocese of Lancaster. As a Voluntary Aided Catholic school, the Diocese appoints Foundation Governors and the school upholds Catholic doctrines, traditions and practices. The Bishop of Lancaster has oversight of the school's Catholic identity and mission.
• Lancashire County CouncilcoreOthersThe Local Authority maintains the school as a Voluntary Aided institution and coordinates admissions arrangements. The LA handles the Common Application Form process for secondary school admissions in the Lancashire area.
• Blackpool Borough CouncilcoreOthersAlternative Local Authority for families in the Blackpool area, coordinating admissions applications for students seeking places at the school.
• InspiracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school works closely with an Enterprise Co-ordinator from Inspira who provides support and guidance for the CEIAG careers programme, as well as external scrutiny and quality assurance.
• University of CumbriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Initial Teacher Training through PGCE programme and School Direct Programmes. Also partner with Catholic Teaching Alliance for teacher training and professional development.
• Edge Hill UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution for PGCE and School Direct teacher training through the Newman Teaching Alliance. Provides ITT students with training in post-16 academic environment as well as KS3 and KS4 practice.
• Catholic Teaching Alliance (CTA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership of 56 Catholic primary and secondary schools and post-16 colleges providing first-class professional development for trainee teachers, practising teachers and school leaders. Based at Our Lady's Catholic High School, Preston.
• Newman Teaching AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne-year ITT course designed in partnership with Edge Hill University offering conventional PGCE benefits with firm grounding in practice and theory. Includes five local partner high schools, all graded outstanding or good by OFSTED.
• Castlerigg ManorminorOthersDiocesan Youth Centre used for retreat opportunities for pupils, providing off-site spiritual development experiences as part of the school's Catholic ethos programme.
• Feeder Primary SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school works closely with feeder primary schools to exchange academic and pastoral information on incoming pupils, supporting transition. SENCO visits primary schools and attends Annual Reviews for EHCP students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• AKS Lytham: Independent co-educational school located in Lytham St Annes itself, serving the same local catchment as St Bede's. Comparable on geography and demographic appeal but operates as a fee-paying independent school rather than a state Catholic secondary.
• Kirkham Grammar School: Independent co-educational day and boarding school in Kirkham, Lancashire - a short distance from Lytham St Annes. Targets overlapping Fylde Coast families but operates a fee-paying independent model rather than a Voluntary Aided Catholic state model.
• Cardinal Newman College: Catholic sixth form college based in Preston, Lancashire, providing post-16 education to many feeder pupils from Catholic secondary schools in the region including St Bede's. Comparable in faith identity and regional catchment but serves the post-16 phase St Bede's does not offer.
• Christ the King Sixth Form College: Catholic sixth form college (Lancashire/Preston-area Catholic post-16 provider), competing for St Bede's Year 11 leavers who must transfer out for post-16 study. Different phase but overlapping catchment and shared Catholic identity.

Direct peers

• St Mary's Catholic High School, Leyland: Voluntary Aided Catholic secondary school in Lancashire under the same Diocese of Lancaster trusteeship. Directly comparable 11-16 Catholic model with shared diocesan governance and a leadership overlap (the Headteacher of St Bede's also serves as governor at St Mary's).
• Our Lady's Catholic High School, Preston: Catholic secondary school serving the Preston area and host of the Catholic Teaching Alliance referenced by St Bede's. Operates a similar 11-16 (and beyond) Catholic model with shared diocesan ethos and partnership programmes, making it a close functional peer in the Lancashire Catholic schools ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bedeslytham
• Facebookfacebook.com/Saint-Bedes-Lytham-593954157285825
• Instagraminstagram.com/bedeslytham
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-bede's-catholic-high-school-lytham-st-annes

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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