Laurence Jackson School vs St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 55 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurence Jackson School
Guisborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,247 students
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
Durham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,240 students
| Measure | Laurence Jackson School Guisborough, North East | St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #57 of 185 | #82 of 185 |
| National rank | #1446 of 4,090 | #1872 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,247 | 1,240 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,247 | 1,240 |
| Free school meals | 26.2% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 85.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.5% | 42.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.8% | 69.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.09 | 4.07 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.9 |
| town | Guisborough | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.laurencejackson.org/ | stbedes.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Laurence Jackson School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.7 vs 52.2).
- •Laurence Jackson School is the larger school with 1,247 students compared with 1,240.
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 Laurence Jackson School better than St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester?
On the Success Index (England), Laurence Jackson School ranks higher (60.7 vs 52.2 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 Laurence Jackson School and St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Guisborough and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laurence Jackson School: 1,247. St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester: 1,240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laurence Jackson School and St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester rank in North East?
Laurence Jackson School is 57th of 185 and St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester is 82nd of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).