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Bedford High SchoolSt Mary's Catholic High School
| Measure | Bedford High School Leigh, North West | St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #240 of 536 | #243 of 536 |
| National rank | #2085 of 4,090 | #2104 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,111 | 1,537 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,111 | 1,537 |
| Free school meals | 40.2% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.8% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.5 | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.8% | 37.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.6% | 63.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.09 | 3.68 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.1 |
| town | Leigh | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bedfordhighschool.co.uk/ | stmaryschs.org.uk/ |
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Success Index (England) is our 0–100 score (see the methodology). Pupils on roll: Number of pupils in the latest school census. Free school meals: Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals. Capacity filled: Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity. KS2 expected standard (RWM): Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.