Aysgarth School vs Bedale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 6.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aysgarth School
Bedale · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
229 students
Bedale High School
Bedale · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
555 students
| Measure | Aysgarth School Bedale, Yorkshire and the Humber | Bedale High School Bedale, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #138 of 366 |
| National rank | – | #1692 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–14 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 229 | 555 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 555 |
| Free school meals | – | 21.5% |
| Capacity filled | 104.1% | 79.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bedale | Bedale |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | – | www.bedalehighschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bedale High School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 229.
- •Aysgarth School is a independent school while Bedale High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Aysgarth School better than Bedale High 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 Aysgarth School and Bedale High School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Bedale and Bedale in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aysgarth School: 229. Bedale High School: 555. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aysgarth School and Bedale High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Aysgarth School is unranked and Bedale High School is 138th of 366 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).