St Bede’s College
St Bede’s College is an independent Catholic school for 3 – 18 year olds. It offers an education where each pupil is known and valued in a family environment.
On 7 January 1876, Cardinal Vaughan opened the doors of St Bede’s College in Manchester. The thirst for knowledge and search for truth that characterised the life of St Bede was the founding idea of a college designed to foster in its pupils a love of learning. Almost a century and a half later, the school remains faithful to that founding ideal: its aim is for students to reach their full potential and become true leaders capable of building a better world. To this end, St Bede’s offers Virtue and Leadership Programmes, which help children to develop their character and acquire the inner strength necessary to face life’s challenges.
St Bede’s College strives to work in partnership with parents in order to become a centre where they can find all the support, service and advice they need. The College has a rich life, full of opportunities accessed through the house system, co-curricular activities and the students’ own initiatives, all of which contribute to the positive growth mindset transmitted by its founder. While excellent teaching and small class sizes contribute to its students’ academic success, St Bede’s is equally committed to holistic education, allowing children to shape their future in accordance with their uniqueness. The College is serviced by both public transport and private coach routes across Greater Manchester.
