Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys vs St Bede's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 687 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
Manchester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
145 students
St Bede's College
Whalley Range · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
681 students
| Measure | Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Manchester, North West | St Bede's College Whalley Range, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 536 | #414 of 536 |
| National rank | #145 of 4,090 | #3399 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 145 | 681 |
| Pupils on roll | 145 | 681 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 58% | 59.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 62.2 | 30.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 82.1% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 92.9% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 5.69 | 2.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.5 |
| town | Manchester | Whalley Range |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kdgb.miet.uk | www.sbcm.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.0 vs 21.8).
- •St Bede's College is the larger school with 681 students compared with 145.
- •Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is boys and St Bede's College 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 Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys better than St Bede's College?
On the Success Index (England), Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys ranks higher (94.0 vs 21.8 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 Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys and St Bede's College?
About 687 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Whalley Range in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys: 145. St Bede's College: 681. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys and St Bede's College rank in North West?
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is 17th of 536 and St Bede's College is 414th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).