Edenfield Girls' High School vs St Bees School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 116 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edenfield Girls' High School
Nelson · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
102 students
St Bees School
ST BEES · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
96 students
| Measure | Edenfield Girls' High School Nelson, North West | St Bees School ST BEES, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #122 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #1069 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 102 | 96 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 96 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 78.5% | 53.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.75 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nelson | ST BEES |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.edenfieldgirlshighschool.com | www.stbeesschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Edenfield Girls' High School is the larger school with 102 students compared with 96.
- •Edenfield Girls' High School is girls and St Bees School is co-educational.
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 Edenfield Girls' High School better than St Bees School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Edenfield Girls' High School and St Bees School?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Nelson and ST BEES in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edenfield Girls' High School: 102. St Bees School: 96. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edenfield Girls' High School and St Bees School rank in North West?
Edenfield Girls' High School is 122nd of 536 and St Bees School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).