Biddick Academy vs Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biddick Academy
Washington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,002 students
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,005 students
| Measure | Biddick Academy Washington, North East | Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #107 of 185 | #99 of 185 |
| National rank | #2420 of 4,090 | #2277 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,002 | 1,005 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,002 | 1,005 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.1% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.5 | 43.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39% | 37.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.6% | 55.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.72 | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Washington | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.biddickacademy.com/ | olsb.bhcet.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.0 vs 40.8).
- •Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 1,002.
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 Biddick Academy better than Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy ranks higher (44.0 vs 40.8 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 Biddick Academy and Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Washington and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Biddick Academy: 1,002. Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy: 1,005. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Biddick Academy and Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy rank in North East?
Biddick Academy is 107th of 185 and Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy is 99th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).