Bedale High School vs Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.0 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
Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School
Ripon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
13 students
| Measure | Bedale High School Bedale, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School Ripon, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #138 of 366 | – |
| National rank | #1692 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 555 | 13 |
| Pupils on roll | 555 | 13 |
| Free school meals | 21.5% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 79.3% | 22.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Ripon |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bedalehighschool.org.uk/ | www.stwschoolsfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bedale High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 18.6).
- •Bedale High School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 13.
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 Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bedale High School ranks higher (55.4 vs 18.6 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 Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Bedale and Ripon in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedale High School: 555. Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School: 13. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedale High School and Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bedale High School is 138th of 366 and Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).