St Bede's Inter-Church School vs The Netherhall School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bede's Inter-Church School
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
943 students
The Netherhall School
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,259 students
| Measure | St Bede's Inter-Church School Cambridge, East of England | The Netherhall School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #40 of 460 | #285 of 460 |
| National rank | #278 of 4,090 | #2324 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 943 | 1,259 |
| Pupils on roll | 943 | 1,259 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 104.4% | 83.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.6 | 45.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 73.9% | 38.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.6% | 57.3% |
| EBacc average points | 5.86 | 4.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.6 |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.st-bedes.org.uk | www.netherhall.org |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Inter-Church School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.6 vs 42.8).
- •The Netherhall School is the larger school with 1,259 students compared with 943.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Bede's Inter-Church School better than The Netherhall School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Inter-Church School ranks higher (89.6 vs 42.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Bede's Inter-Church School and The Netherhall School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bede's Inter-Church School: 943. The Netherhall School: 1,259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bede's Inter-Church School and The Netherhall School rank in East of England?
St Bede's Inter-Church School is 40th of 460 and The Netherhall School is 285th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).