Bede's Senior School vs Oxford High School GDST
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 143 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bede's Senior School
Hailsham · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
763 students
Oxford High School GDST
Oxford · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
756 students
| Measure | Bede's Senior School Hailsham, South East | Oxford High School GDST Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #554 of 679 | #542 of 679 |
| National rank | #3447 of 4,090 | #3405 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 763 | 756 |
| Pupils on roll | 763 | 756 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.2% | 83.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 26.4 | 19.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 2.16 | 1.14 |
| A level points per entry | 41.8 | 47.8 |
| town | Hailsham | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bedes.org | oxfordhigh.gdst.net/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (21.2 vs 21.7).
- •Bede's Senior School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 756.
- •Bede's Senior School is co-educational and Oxford High School GDST is girls.
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 Bede's Senior School better than Oxford High School GDST?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bede's Senior School and Oxford High School GDST?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Hailsham and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bede's Senior School: 763. Oxford High School GDST: 756. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bede's Senior School and Oxford High School GDST rank in South East?
Bede's Senior School is 554th of 679 and Oxford High School GDST is 542nd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).