Inspiring Ambition: Year 9 Begin Their Brilliance Club Scholars Programme
Today marked an exciting milestone at Our Lady & St Bede Catholic Academy as we officially launched our Brilliance Club Scholars Programme with a group of enthusiastic Year 9 pupils. This inspiring initiative gives students the chance to experience university‑style learning, helping them stretch their thinking and explore advanced academic ideas.
Year 9 Skills for Success – Digital Careers Week
As part of the Year 9 Skills for Success programme, delivered in partnership with Stockton‑on‑Tees Borough Council, pupils explored the exciting world of digital careers in Week 2 of the programme.
Serving Others and Living Out Our Faith
A small group of pupils from Our Lady & St Bede Catholic Academy in Stockton visited Joe’s Place this week, spending time volunteering and learning about the vital work the charity does to support people facing homelessness and hardship within our local community.
Engineering Meets Egg‑cellent Challenges for British Science Week
British Science Week brought excitement and innovation to Our Lady & St Bede Catholic Academy in Stockton, as Year 9 pupils stepped into the shoes of real engineers. Their mission? To design and build space capsules capable of protecting a fragile “astronaut egg” during a high‑impact landing.
Our Year 9 Skills for Success Programme Is Underway!
We’re delighted to announce that the Skills for Success Programme has officially launched for our Year 9 students at Our Lady & St Bede Catholic School in Stockton. This inspiring five‑week initiative, delivered in partnership with Stockton‑on‑Tees Borough Council, is designed to help students build confidence, explore future pathways and understand how classroom learning connects to the wider world.
An Unforgettable Week on the Slopes in Bormio!
Students from Our Lady & St Bede Catholic Academy in Stockton enjoyed an incredible week in Bormio, Italy, where they embraced skiing with enthusiasm, resilience and a brilliant team spirit. From day one, pupils showed fantastic progress - mastering the basics, building confidence and taking their first steps toward the bigger slopes.
Unforgettable Rome Adventure Brings Faith, History and Culture to Life
Pupils from Our Lady & St Bede Catholic Academy in Stockton have returned from an extraordinary pilgrimage to Rome — a journey filled with history, faith, culture and unforgettable moments. Over several packed days, students immersed themselves in the wonders of the Eternal City, exploring world‑famous landmarks and deepening their understanding of the Church’s heritage.
Living the Message of Fratelli Tutti in Year 7
At Our Lady & St Bede Catholic Academy in Stockton, some of our Year 7 pupils engaged in thoughtful and creative RE work exploring the message of Fratelli Tutti and the legacy of Pope Francis.
Peer Coaching Success: Pupils Shine as Leaders and Learners
There was real excitement at Our Lady & St Bede Catholic Academy in Stockton this week as we welcomed CoachBright into school for an inspiring session with our Year 10 and Year 7 pupils as part of our Peer to Peer Coaching Programme.
Preparing Our Hearts and Minds for Lent Together
Staff at Our Lady & St Bede Catholic Academy in Stockton came together this evening for a powerful and spiritually enriching Catholic Life CPD session as we begin to prepare for the season of Lent - a time of reflection, renewal, and action.
Inspiring Futures: A Successful Personal Development Day Careers Fair
Our recent Personal Development Day Careers Fair at Our Lady & St Bede Catholic Academy in Stockton was a huge success, bringing together more than 30 colleges, employers and apprenticeship providers. Every pupil had the opportunity to visit throughout the day, exploring future pathways and discovering exciting possibilities beyond secondary school.
Brilliant Teamwork Leads to Year 7 Netball Victory
A huge well done to our Year 7 netball squad from Our Lady & St Bede Catholic Academy in Stockton, who delivered a brilliant performance last night against St Patrick’s. After a competitive game full of energy and determination, our team came away with a well‑earned 3–1 victory.