Lytham St Annes High School vs St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lytham St Annes High School
Lytham St. Annes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,588 students
St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham
Lytham St Annes · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
817 students
| Measure | Lytham St Annes High School Lytham St. Annes, North West | St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham Lytham St Annes, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #189 of 536 | #119 of 536 |
| National rank | #1668 of 4,090 | #1022 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,588 | 817 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,588 | 817 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 103.3% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lytham St. Annes | Lytham St Annes |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lythamhigh.lancs.sch.uk | www.stbedeslytham.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.0 vs 56.1).
- •Lytham St Annes High School is the larger school with 1,588 students compared with 817.
- •Lytham St Annes High School is a academy school while St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lytham St Annes High School better than St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham ranks higher (70.0 vs 56.1 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 Lytham St Annes High School and St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lytham St. Annes and Lytham St Annes in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lytham St Annes High School: 1,588. St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham: 817. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lytham St Annes High School and St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham rank in North West?
Lytham St Annes High School is 189th of 536 and St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham is 119th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).