Edstart vs St Bees School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 140 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edstart
5 Gerald Road · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
94 students
St Bees School
ST BEES · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
96 students
| Measure | Edstart 5 Gerald Road, North West | St Bees School ST BEES, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #530 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #4061 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 94 | 96 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 96 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 53.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 8.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.41 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | 5 Gerald Road | ST BEES |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.edstartschools.com | www.stbeesschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bees School is the larger school with 96 students compared with 94.
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 Edstart 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 Edstart and St Bees School?
About 140 km in a straight line, between 5 Gerald Road and ST BEES in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edstart: 94. St Bees School: 96. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edstart and St Bees School rank in North West?
Edstart is 530th of 536 and St Bees School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).