St Bede's Catholic Middle School vs St Luke's CofE First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Redditch · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
646 students
St Luke's CofE First School
Redditch · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
138 students
| Measure | St Bede's Catholic Middle School Redditch, West Midlands | St Luke's CofE First School Redditch, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #182 of 493 | #824 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1971 of 4,090 | #8189 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 646 | 138 |
| Pupils on roll | 646 | 138 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 100.9% | 92% |
| 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.st-bedes.worcs.sch.uk | www.stlukesfirst.worcs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (49.9 vs 49.2).
- •St Bede's Catholic Middle School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 138.
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 Catholic Middle School better than St Luke's CofE First School?
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 St Bede's Catholic Middle School and St Luke's CofE First School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Redditch and Redditch in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bede's Catholic Middle School: 646. St Luke's CofE First School: 138. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bede's Catholic Middle School and St Luke's CofE First School rank in West Midlands?
St Bede's Catholic Middle School is 182nd of 493 and St Luke's CofE First School is 824th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).