Bedford High School vs St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.4 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
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
375 students
| Measure | Bedford High School Leigh, North West | St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Leigh, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #240 of 536 | #651 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2085 of 4,090 | #5486 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,111 | 375 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,111 | 375 |
| Free school meals | 40.2% | 51.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.8% | 119% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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.bedfordhighschool.co.uk/ | www.saintgabrielsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.8 vs 47.7).
- •Bedford High School is the larger school with 1,111 students compared with 375.
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 St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.8 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 St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Leigh and Leigh in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedford High School: 1,111. St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School: 375. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedford High School and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Bedford High School is 240th of 536 and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School is 651st of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).