Outwood Academy Bydales vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 487 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Academy Bydales
Redcar · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
832 students
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Redcar · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
180 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Bydales Redcar, North East | St Bede's Catholic Primary School Redcar, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #55 of 185 | #198 of 811 |
| National rank | #1403 of 4,090 | #3952 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 832 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 832 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 104% | 79.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.50 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Redcar | Redcar |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bydales.outwood.com | stbedes.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.8 vs 61.5).
- •Outwood Academy Bydales is the larger school with 832 students compared with 180.
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 Outwood Academy Bydales better than St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.8 vs 61.5 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 Outwood Academy Bydales and St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
About 487 m in a straight line, between Redcar and Redcar in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Bydales: 832. St Bede's Catholic Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Bydales and St Bede's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Outwood Academy Bydales is 55th of 185 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School is 198th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).