Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School vs Bedford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 873 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
Leigh · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
255 students
Bedford High School
Leigh · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,111 students
| Measure | Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School Leigh, North West | Bedford High School Leigh, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1604 of 2,286 | #240 of 536 |
| National rank | #12144 of 15,697 | #2085 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 255 | 1,111 |
| Pupils on roll | 255 | 1,111 |
| Free school meals | 32.1% | 40.2% |
| Capacity filled | 121.4% | 91.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leigh | Leigh |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bedfordhall.wigan.sch.uk/ | www.bedfordhighschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bedford High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.7 vs 30.3).
- •Bedford High School is the larger school with 1,111 students compared with 255.
- •Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School is a academy school while Bedford High School is a local authority 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 Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School better than Bedford High School?
On the Success Index (England), Bedford High School ranks higher (47.7 vs 30.3 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 Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School and Bedford High School?
About 873 m in a straight line, between Leigh and Leigh in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School: 255. Bedford High School: 1,111. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School and Bedford High School rank in North West?
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School is 1604th of 2,286 and Bedford High School is 240th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).