Sedbergh School vs Settlebeck School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 516 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sedbergh School
Sedbergh (La10 5hg) · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
545 students
Settlebeck School
Sedbergh · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
203 students
| Measure | Sedbergh School Sedbergh (La10 5hg), North West | Settlebeck School Sedbergh, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #461 of 536 | #185 of 536 |
| National rank | #3712 of 4,090 | #1587 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 545 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 545 | 203 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 92.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 27.9 | 44.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 44.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 61.8% |
| EBacc average points | 2.01 | 3.63 |
| A level points per entry | 36.1 | – |
| town | Sedbergh (La10 5hg) | Sedbergh |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sedberghschool.org | settlebeck.org |
The verdict
- •Settlebeck School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.9 vs 17.3).
- •Sedbergh School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 203.
- •Sedbergh School is a independent school while Settlebeck School is a academy 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 Sedbergh School better than Settlebeck School?
On the Success Index (England), Settlebeck School ranks higher (57.9 vs 17.3 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 Sedbergh School and Settlebeck School?
About 516 m in a straight line, between Sedbergh (La10 5hg) and Sedbergh in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sedbergh School: 545. Settlebeck School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sedbergh School and Settlebeck School rank in North West?
Sedbergh School is 461st of 536 and Settlebeck School is 185th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).