Bedale High School vs Crakehall Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedale High School
Bedale · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
555 students
Crakehall Church of England Primary School
Bedale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
121 students
| Measure | Bedale High School Bedale, Yorkshire and the Humber | Crakehall Church of England Primary School Bedale, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #138 of 366 | #363 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1692 of 4,090 | #3818 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 555 | 121 |
| Pupils on roll | 555 | 121 |
| Free school meals | 21.5% | 7.4% |
| Capacity filled | 79.3% | 114.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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/ | www.crakehallprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Crakehall Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.5 vs 55.4).
- •Bedale High School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 121.
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 Bedale High School better than Crakehall Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crakehall Church of England Primary School ranks higher (70.5 vs 55.4 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 Bedale High School and Crakehall Church of England Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Bedale and Bedale in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedale High School: 555. Crakehall Church of England Primary School: 121. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedale High School and Crakehall Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bedale High School is 138th of 366 and Crakehall Church of England Primary School is 363rd of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).