St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn vs Witton Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.7 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
Witton Park Academy
Blackburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,243 students
| Measure | St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn Blackburn, North West | Witton Park Academy Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #141 of 536 | #358 of 536 |
| National rank | #1222 of 4,090 | #2992 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,051 | 1,243 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,051 | 1,243 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 41.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100.1% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.4 | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.5% | 36.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.8% | 57.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.27 | 3.49 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackburn | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stbedesblackburn.com | www.witton.atctrust.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.6 vs 29.3).
- •Witton Park Academy is the larger school with 1,243 students compared with 1,051.
- •St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn is a local authority school while Witton Park Academy 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 Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn better than Witton Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn ranks higher (65.6 vs 29.3 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 St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn and Witton Park Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn: 1,051. Witton Park Academy: 1,243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn and Witton Park Academy rank in North West?
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn is 141st of 536 and Witton Park Academy is 358th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).