Bedford High School
Community school
Leigh, WN7 2LU
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 32% in England
13 of 19 in Wigan
Pupils
1,111
First preferences per place
0.89
2026/27
Absence
9.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 37.0 | 42.8 | 45.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27% | 41% | 48% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 26% | 36% | 38% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.73 | -0.24 | — |
70% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Mary's Catholic High School · 1.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 49% in England
- Fred Longworth High School · 1.5 mi · No rating · Top 47% in England
- Atherton High School · 2.0 mi · Good · Bottom 18% in England
- The Westleigh School · 2.2 mi · Good · Bottom 5% in England
- Lowton Church of England High School · 2.6 mi · Good · Bottom 46% in England
- Culcheth High School · 2.8 mi · No rating · Top 32% in England
The neighbourhood
Bedford High School is in Leigh South East (typical home £195,000).
What is Bedford High School's Ofsted rating?
Bedford High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Bedford High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Bedford High School is in the bottom 32% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.