Blaise High School vs St Bede's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blaise High School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
914 students
St Bede's Catholic College
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,324 students
| Measure | Blaise High School Bristol, South West | St Bede's Catholic College Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #221 of 402 | #36 of 402 |
| National rank | #2140 of 4,090 | #494 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 914 | 1,324 |
| Pupils on roll | 914 | 1,324 |
| Free school meals | 44.7% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.3% | 109.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | 57.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.3% | 65.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66% | 82.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.94 | 4.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.7 |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.blaisehighschool.co.uk | www.stbedescc.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.3 vs 46.4).
- •St Bede's Catholic College is the larger school with 1,324 students compared with 914.
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 Blaise High School better than St Bede's Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic College ranks higher (83.3 vs 46.4 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 Blaise High School and St Bede's Catholic College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blaise High School: 914. St Bede's Catholic College: 1,324. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blaise High School and St Bede's Catholic College rank in South West?
Blaise High School is 221st of 402 and St Bede's Catholic College is 36th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).