St Bede's Catholic Middle School vs Woodfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 656 m 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
Woodfield Academy
Redditch · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
542 students
| Measure | St Bede's Catholic Middle School Redditch, West Midlands | Woodfield Academy Redditch, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #182 of 493 | #483 of 493 |
| National rank | #1971 of 4,090 | #4005 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 646 | 542 |
| Pupils on roll | 646 | 542 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 40.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100.9% | 90.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 27% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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.woodfield.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.9 vs 7.8).
- •St Bede's Catholic Middle School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 27%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Middle School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Middle School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 542.
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 Woodfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Middle School ranks higher (49.9 vs 7.8 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 Catholic Middle School and Woodfield Academy?
About 656 m 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. Woodfield Academy: 542. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bede's Catholic Middle School and Woodfield Academy rank in West Midlands?
St Bede's Catholic Middle School is 182nd of 493 and Woodfield Academy is 483rd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).