Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School Leigh, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh Leigh, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1604 of 2,286 | #1942 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12144 of 15,697 | #14170 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 255 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 255 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 32.1% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 121.4% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leigh | Leigh |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bedfordhall.wigan.sch.uk/ | www.saintjosephs.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.3 vs 18.8).
- •Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 45%).
- •Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 204.
- •Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School is a academy school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh?
On the Success Index (England), Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School ranks higher (30.3 vs 18.8 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Leigh and Leigh in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School: 255. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh rank in North West?
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School is 1604th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh is 1942nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).