Open Air Education vs St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Open Air Education
Castle Eden Dene Nnr · Independent all-through · Ages 4–14
21 students
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Peterlee · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
891 students
| Measure | Open Air Education Castle Eden Dene Nnr, North East | St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Peterlee, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #111 of 185 |
| National rank | – | #2482 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–14 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 21 | 891 |
| Pupils on roll | 21 | 891 |
| Free school meals | – | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 30% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.6 |
| town | Castle Eden Dene Nnr | Peterlee |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.openair.education | www.st-bedes.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College is the larger school with 891 students compared with 21.
- •Open Air Education is a independent school while St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Open Air Education better than St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Open Air Education and St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Castle Eden Dene Nnr and Peterlee in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Open Air Education: 21. St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College: 891. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Open Air Education and St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College rank in North East?
Open Air Education is unranked and St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College is 111th of 185 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).