St Bede's School vs St Paul's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 95 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bede's School
Redhill · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,918 students
St Paul's Catholic School
Milton Keynes · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,890 students
| Measure | St Bede's School Redhill, South East | St Paul's Catholic School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #92 of 679 | #376 of 679 |
| National rank | #318 of 4,090 | #2228 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,918 | 1,890 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,918 | 1,890 |
| Free school meals | 6.3% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 99.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.9 | 44.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68.4% | 37.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.9% | 61.1% |
| EBacc average points | 5.39 | 4.07 |
| A level points per entry | 37.0 | 29.0 |
| town | Redhill | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-bedes.surrey.sch.uk/ | www.st-pauls.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bede's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.2 vs 45.0).
- •St Bede's School is the larger school with 1,918 students compared with 1,890.
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 School better than St Paul's Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's School ranks higher (88.2 vs 45.0 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 St Bede's School and St Paul's Catholic School?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Redhill and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bede's School: 1,918. St Paul's Catholic School: 1,890. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bede's School and St Paul's Catholic School rank in South East?
St Bede's School is 92nd of 679 and St Paul's Catholic School is 376th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).