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Bedford High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bedford High School is a community secondary school in Leigh, Wigan , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1101 pupils, and a capacity of 1210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,101

Pupils

1,210

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Bedford High School Catchment Area Information

Secondary school places at Bedford High School are allocated by Wigan using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wigan before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Wigan catchment area documents →

Bedford High School — School Information

Full address
Manchester Road, Leigh, WN7 2LU
Local authority
Wigan
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
37.3% of pupils
DfE URN
106523

Other Secondary Schools in Leigh

If Bedford High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Leigh are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bedford High School

Is Bedford High School oversubscribed?

Bedford High School is operating close to its capacity of 1210 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bedford High School?

Admission to Bedford High School is managed by Wigan. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Bedford High School cover?

Bedford High School is a secondary school in Leigh, Wigan, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bedford High School?

Bedford High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.