Bedford High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Address | Manchester Road, WN7 2LU |
| School Website | www.bedfordhighschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1942909009 |
| URN | 106523 |
School Census
| Total | 1081 |
| Girls/Boys | 558/523 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.6%/48.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 357 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 03/10/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 03/10/2023 | Good |
| 06/11/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/10/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/11/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 03 October 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 09 May 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 06 November 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 23 January 2013 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 12 January 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 18 January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 19 May 2008 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 23 May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 13 September 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 46.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.83 |
| Progress 8 | -0.24 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 42% |
| Entering EBacc | 18% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.15 |
| Progress 8 | -0.74 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 55% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.86 |
| Progress 8 | -0.38 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 507 |
| As first preference | 188 |
| As second preference | 160 |
| As third preference | 154 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 188 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 516 |
| As first preference | 212 |
| As second preference | 144 |
| As third preference | 159 |
| Total Offers Made | 224 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 210 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 513 |
| As first preference | 241 |
| As second preference | 140 |
| As third preference | 128 |
| Total Offers Made | 227 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 202 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 470 |
| As first preference | 202 |
| As second preference | 168 |
| As third preference | 100 |
| Total Offers Made | 214 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 200 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 495 |
| As first preference | 214 |
| As second preference | 155 |
| As third preference | 125 |
| Total Offers Made | 227 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 214 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 493 |
| As first preference | 197 |
| As second preference | 181 |
| As third preference | 115 |
| Total Offers Made | 216 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 192 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 488 |
| As first preference | 220 |
| As second preference | 149 |
| As third preference | 119 |
| Total Offers Made | 218 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 210 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 429 |
| As first preference | 170 |
| As second preference | 147 |
| As third preference | 112 |
| Total Offers Made | 183 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 170 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 425 |
| As first preference | 136 |
| As second preference | 142 |
| As third preference | 147 |
| Total Offers Made | 146 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 136 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 368 |
| As first preference | 132 |
| As second preference | 110 |
| As third preference | 126 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 131 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 414 |
| As first preference | 142 |
| As second preference | 126 |
| As third preference | 145 |
| Total Offers Made | 175 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 142 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 61% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 67% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 33% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 13% |
| no | 88% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 99% |
| no | 1% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
(0.42 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Astley Street, , WN7 2AS
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
(0.48 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Breaston Avenue, , WN7 3DJ