Bedford High School vs Hartford Church of England High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 27 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford High School
Leigh · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,111 students
Hartford Church of England High School
Northwich · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,102 students
| Measure | Bedford High School Leigh, North West | Hartford Church of England High School Northwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #240 of 536 | #85 of 536 |
| National rank | #2085 of 4,090 | #776 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,111 | 1,102 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,111 | 1,102 |
| Free school meals | 40.2% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 91.8% | 91.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.5 | 50.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.8% | 56.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.6% | 77% |
| EBacc average points | 4.09 | 4.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leigh | Northwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bedfordhighschool.co.uk/ | www.hartfordchurchofenglandhighschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hartford Church of England High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.3 vs 47.7).
- •Bedford High School is the larger school with 1,111 students compared with 1,102.
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 High School better than Hartford Church of England High School?
On the Success Index (England), Hartford Church of England High School ranks higher (75.3 vs 47.7 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 High School and Hartford Church of England High School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Leigh and Northwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedford High School: 1,111. Hartford Church of England High School: 1,102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedford High School and Hartford Church of England High School rank in North West?
Bedford High School is 240th of 536 and Hartford Church of England High School is 85th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).