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Bedford High School

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Bedford High School

Manchester Road, Leigh, WN7 2LU

Community school
Pupils
1,101
Ages
11-16
FSM
37.3%
Attainment 8
45.5
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.3%
Basics 9-5
47.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
55.1%
EBacc APS
4.09
EBacc 9-5
19.8%
EBacc 9-4
31.9%
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About Bedford High School

Bedford High School is a secondary school in Leigh, Wigan. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.5. The school has around 1,101 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Manchester Road, Leigh, WN7 2LU | More schools in Wigan

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bedford High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — Good
  2. Nov 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bedford High School

What is Bedford High School's Ofsted rating?
Bedford High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Bedford High School's latest exam results?
Bedford High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bedford High School located?
Bedford High School is a secondary school in Leigh, Wigan (WN7 2LU).
How many pupils attend Bedford High School?
Bedford High School has around 1,101 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bedford High School with other schools?
View Bedford High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Wigan.