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Bedford High School
Manchester Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2LU, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.2 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,101
Capacity
1,210
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 70% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school also boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 52% nationally, indicating a strong overall academic performance. However, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students reaching grade 5 or above in English and Maths, which stands at 48%.
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Last inspected: 3 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.5 | Bottom 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 48% | Top 40% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 55% | Top 30% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 32% | Top 30% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.3%
Black African4.3%
Asian Pakistani3.5%
White Other2.6%
Mixed Other2.2%
Other1.8%
Asian Other1.6%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Location
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53.49375, -2.49068 · WN7 2LU
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106523
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.bedfordhighschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bedford High School rated by Ofsted?
Bedford High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 October 2023.
Is Bedford High School a good school?
Bedford High School scores 49.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Bedford High School in GCSEs?
Bedford High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.5. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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