Bedford High School

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Community school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityWigan
AddressManchester Road, WN7 2LU
URN106523

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications507
As first preference188
As second preference160
As third preference154
Total Offers Made210
first preference offers188
second preference offers15
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications516
As first preference212
As second preference144
As third preference159
Total Offers Made224
first preference offers210
second preference offers14
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications513
As first preference241
As second preference140
As third preference128
Total Offers Made227
first preference offers202
second preference offers20
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications470
As first preference202
As second preference168
As third preference100
Total Offers Made214
first preference offers200
second preference offers7
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications495
As first preference214
As second preference155
As third preference125
Total Offers Made227
first preference offers214
second preference offers13
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications493
As first preference197
As second preference181
As third preference115
Total Offers Made216
first preference offers192
second preference offers24
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications488
As first preference220
As second preference149
As third preference119
Total Offers Made218
first preference offers210
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications429
As first preference170
As second preference147
As third preference112
Total Offers Made183
first preference offers170
second preference offers11
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications425
As first preference136
As second preference142
As third preference147
Total Offers Made146
first preference offers136
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications368
As first preference132
As second preference110
As third preference126
Total Offers Made181
first preference offers131
second preference offers19
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications414
As first preference142
As second preference126
As third preference145
Total Offers Made175
first preference offers142
second preference offers9
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree37%
agree48%
disagree9%
strongly disagree4%
don't know2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree45%
disagree10%
strongly disagree3%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree33%
agree47%
disagree12%
strongly disagree4%
don't know4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree15%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know8%
not applicable60%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree27%
agree52%
disagree13%
strongly disagree2%
don't know5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree26%
agree28%
disagree7%
strongly disagree9%
don't know1%
not applicable29%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes26%
no74%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree38%
agree29%
disagree25%
strongly disagree8%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree46%
agree43%
disagree7%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree38%
agree50%
disagree4%
strongly disagree3%
don't know4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree38%
agree42%
disagree13%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree42%
agree53%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree49%
agree43%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree36%
agree41%
disagree5%
strongly disagree5%
don't know12%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes87%
no13%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin83%
african ethnic origin3.3%
pakistani ethnic origin3.2%
any other white background ethnic origin2.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%
any other black background ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin84.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3.1%
pakistani ethnic origin2.8%
any other white background ethnic origin2.4%
african ethnic origin2.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
any other black background ethnic origin0.6%

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