Bedales School vs The Petersfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.3 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
The Petersfield School
Petersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,401 students
| Measure | Bedales School Petersfield, South East | The Petersfield School Petersfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #611 of 679 | #105 of 679 |
| National rank | #3726 of 4,090 | #382 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 722 | 1,401 |
| Pupils on roll | 722 | 1,401 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 107.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 6.2 | 56.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 63.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 84.3% |
| EBacc average points | 0.91 | 5.23 |
| A level points per entry | 39.5 | – |
| town | Petersfield | Petersfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bedales.org.uk | www.petersfieldschool.com |
The verdict
- •The Petersfield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.4 vs 17.0).
- •The Petersfield School is the larger school with 1,401 students compared with 722.
- •Bedales School is a independent school while The Petersfield 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 Bedales School better than The Petersfield School?
On the Success Index (England), The Petersfield School ranks higher (86.4 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 The Petersfield School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Petersfield and Petersfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedales School: 722. The Petersfield School: 1,401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedales School and The Petersfield School rank in South East?
Bedales School is 611th of 679 and The Petersfield School is 105th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).