St Bede's College vs William Hulme's Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North West, England, 672 m 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
William Hulme's Grammar School
Manchester · Academy all-through · Ages 3–18
1,542 students
| Measure | St Bede's College Whalley Range, North West | William Hulme's Grammar School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #414 of 536 | #153 of 536 |
| National rank | #3399 of 4,090 | #1339 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 681 | 1,542 |
| Pupils on roll | 681 | 1,542 |
| Free school meals | – | 41.4% |
| Capacity filled | 59.5% | 118.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 30.3 | 51.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 56.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 77.5% |
| EBacc average points | 2.47 | 4.76 |
| A level points per entry | 40.5 | 30.5 |
| town | Whalley Range | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sbcm.co.uk | www.whgs-academy.org |
The verdict
- •William Hulme's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.1 vs 21.8).
- •William Hulme's Grammar School is the larger school with 1,542 students compared with 681.
- •St Bede's College is a independent school while William Hulme's Grammar 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 St Bede's College better than William Hulme's Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), William Hulme's Grammar School ranks higher (63.1 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 St Bede's College and William Hulme's Grammar School?
About 672 m in a straight line, between Whalley Range and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bede's College: 681. William Hulme's Grammar School: 1,542. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bede's College and William Hulme's Grammar School rank in North West?
St Bede's College is 414th of 536 and William Hulme's Grammar School is 153rd of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).