Bedales School vs Churcher's College
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedales School
Petersfield · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
722 students
Churcher's College
Petersfield · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
1,359 students
| Measure | Bedales School Petersfield, South East | Churcher's College Petersfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #611 of 679 | #418 of 679 |
| National rank | #3726 of 4,090 | #2621 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 722 | 1,359 |
| Pupils on roll | 722 | 1,359 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 6.2 | 41.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 0.91 | 4.02 |
| A level points per entry | 39.5 | 47.3 |
| town | Petersfield | Petersfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bedales.org.uk | www.churcherscollege.com |
The verdict
- •Churcher's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.7 vs 17.0).
- •Churcher's College is the larger school with 1,359 students compared with 722.
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 Bedales School better than Churcher's College?
On the Success Index (England), Churcher's College ranks higher (36.7 vs 17.0 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 Bedales School and Churcher's College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Petersfield and Petersfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedales School: 722. Churcher's College: 1,359. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedales School and Churcher's College rank in South East?
Bedales School is 611th of 679 and Churcher's College is 418th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).