Oak Hill First School vs St Bede's Catholic Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 599 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Hill First School
Redditch · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
440 students
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Redditch · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
646 students
| Measure | Oak Hill First School Redditch, West Midlands | St Bede's Catholic Middle School Redditch, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #902 of 1,690 | #182 of 493 |
| National rank | #8978 of 15,697 | #1971 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 440 | 646 |
| Pupils on roll | 440 | 646 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 100.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Redditch | Redditch |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.oakhillfirstschool.org.uk/ | www.st-bedes.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.9 vs 45.5).
- •St Bede's Catholic Middle School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 440.
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 Oak Hill First School better than St Bede's Catholic Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Middle School ranks higher (49.9 vs 45.5 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 Oak Hill First School and St Bede's Catholic Middle School?
About 599 m in a straight line, between Redditch and Redditch in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oak Hill First School: 440. St Bede's Catholic Middle School: 646. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oak Hill First School and St Bede's Catholic Middle School rank in West Midlands?
Oak Hill First School is 902nd of 1,690 and St Bede's Catholic Middle School is 182nd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).