Ofsted school inspectors have recognised the many improvements taking place at Venerable Bede CE Academy in Sunderland.

Bede was probably born in Monkton, Durham. Nothing is known of his family background. At the age of seven he was entrusted to the care of Benedict Biscop, who is 674 AD had founded the monastery ...

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