St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College vs St Michael's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 17 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Peterlee · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
891 students
St Michael's Catholic Academy
Billingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
892 students
| Measure | St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Peterlee, North East | St Michael's Catholic Academy Billingham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #111 of 185 | #117 of 185 |
| National rank | #2482 of 4,090 | #2640 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 891 | 892 |
| Pupils on roll | 891 | 892 |
| Free school meals | 39.1% | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 106.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.5 | 41.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.1% | 35.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.5% | 57.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.92 | 3.58 |
| A level points per entry | 28.6 | – |
| town | Peterlee | Billingham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.st-bedes.org/ | stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.5 vs 36.3).
- •St Michael's Catholic Academy is the larger school with 892 students compared with 891.
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 Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College better than St Michael's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College ranks higher (39.5 vs 36.3 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 Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College and St Michael's Catholic Academy?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Peterlee and Billingham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College: 891. St Michael's Catholic Academy: 892. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College and St Michael's Catholic Academy rank in North East?
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College is 111th of 185 and St Michael's Catholic Academy is 117th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).