St Bede's College vs Stonyhurst College
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North West, England, 46 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bede's College
Whalley Range · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
681 students
Stonyhurst College
Clitheroe · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
680 students
| Measure | St Bede's College Whalley Range, North West | Stonyhurst College Clitheroe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #414 of 536 | #411 of 536 |
| National rank | #3399 of 4,090 | #3371 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 681 | 680 |
| Pupils on roll | 681 | 680 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 59.5% | 79.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 30.3 | 29.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 2.47 | 2.32 |
| A level points per entry | 40.5 | 42.3 |
| town | Whalley Range | Clitheroe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sbcm.co.uk | www.stonyhurst.ac.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (21.8 vs 22.3).
- •St Bede's College is the larger school with 681 students compared with 680.
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 St Bede's College better than Stonyhurst College?
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 St Bede's College and Stonyhurst College?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Whalley Range and Clitheroe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bede's College: 681. Stonyhurst College: 680. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bede's College and Stonyhurst College rank in North West?
St Bede's College is 414th of 536 and Stonyhurst College is 411th of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).