St Bede's College case studies (2)

Impact of partnership work done in 2025 (ISC annual Census 2026)

• 50 state schools involved
• 501-1000 state school pupils involved
• 120 staff hours given

Impact Statement

The College's public benefit aim is to provide an excellent independent education through a strong academic tradition and through developing wider social, moral and personal skills. These are encouraged through the development of a supportive community which places a strong emphasis on the individual development of boys and girls. Such an environment helps pupils to learn self-discipline, participate in and be enriched by the challenges of many extra-curricular activities which will contribute to their success in life beyond school and university by equipping them with high moral values, personal qualities and a thirst for knowledge which will serve them all their lives and enable them to become worthwhile and responsible citizens.

In setting out policy and planning these activities the Governors have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and in particular the requirement to demonstrate that public benefit for any charitable purpose where it had previously been presumed in the absence of evidence to the contrary.

The School continues to provide means tested bursaries, scholarships and discounts to children whose parents would not otherwise be able to pay the fees. Financial assistance was provided to 326 pupils across the College for the academic year.

Links with local schools have continued to be developed with many schools coming to watch the annual College production, attend gifted and talented days in Science, English and Maths. The College is used as an examining centre for music examinations and many pupils from local schools will benefit from this facility. A number of charitable projects are completed each year which involves older pupils visiting and helping in local primary schools.

The College continues to enjoy a national reputation for the quality of its delivery of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and provides opportunities for training pupils to learn about the environment beyond the walls of the College. Many academic departments will hold cluster group meetings for many local schools to join in and share good practice. The College has also hosted a Headteachers' HMC Regional Meeting, a Prep Deputy Heads' Conference, Regional Nursing Conference and a Marketing Advice for Schools Conference where a plethora of other schools and colleagues were invited to the College.

The College hosts an annual e-safety awareness and training event that is open to local schools, children, parents and Headteachers to attend.

The College's playing fields are used by local junior football teams and many other primary school children will use the excellent facilities competing for challenge cup events and local competitions.

The College allows local charities or Diocesan church groups to use the College facilities for either no cost or a very small nominal cost e.g. Hosanna House & Children's Pilgrimage Trust (HCPT) so that the College facilities are being used by the local and wider community for worthy causes and the common good.