Bournemouth School vs St Bede's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 101 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bournemouth School
Bournemouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,320 students
St Bede's Catholic College
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,324 students
| Measure | Bournemouth School Bournemouth, South West | St Bede's Catholic College Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #9 of 402 | #36 of 402 |
| National rank | #89 of 4,090 | #494 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,320 | 1,324 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,320 | 1,324 |
| Free school meals | 6.7% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 120% | 109.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 74.2 | 57.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 96% | 65.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98.9% | 82.2% |
| EBacc average points | 7.17 | 4.78 |
| A level points per entry | 40.2 | 34.7 |
| town | Bournemouth | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bournemouth-school.org | www.stbedescc.org/ |
The verdict
- •Bournemouth School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.7 vs 83.3).
- •St Bede's Catholic College is the larger school with 1,324 students compared with 1,320.
- •Bournemouth School is boys and St Bede's Catholic College is co-educational.
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 Bournemouth School better than St Bede's Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), Bournemouth School ranks higher (95.7 vs 83.3 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 Bournemouth School and St Bede's Catholic College?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bournemouth School: 1,320. St Bede's Catholic College: 1,324. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bournemouth School and St Bede's Catholic College rank in South West?
Bournemouth School is 9th of 402 and St Bede's Catholic College is 36th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).