St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn vs St Joseph's RC High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
Blackburn · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,051 students
St Joseph's RC High School
Bolton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,047 students
| Measure | St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn Blackburn, North West | St Joseph's RC High School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #141 of 536 | #186 of 536 |
| National rank | #1222 of 4,090 | #1609 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,051 | 1,047 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,051 | 1,047 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 21.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.1% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.4 | 44.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.5% | 49.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.8% | 70% |
| EBacc average points | 4.27 | 3.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackburn | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stbedesblackburn.com | www.stjosephsbolton.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.6 vs 57.5).
- •St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 1,047.
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 Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn better than St Joseph's RC High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn ranks higher (65.6 vs 57.5 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 Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn and St Joseph's RC High School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn: 1,051. St Joseph's RC High School: 1,047. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn and St Joseph's RC High School rank in North West?
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn is 141st of 536 and St Joseph's RC High School is 186th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).