Bedford High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bedford High School
Address: Manchester Road
Town/City: Leigh
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN7 2LU
Country: 100012819529
Telephone Number: 01942 909009
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1900

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Paul McCaffery
Capacity: 1210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1059 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 88% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.6%

Location and administration

URN: 106523
DfE Number: 359/4019
UKPRN: 10018061
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Leigh (E14000785)
Electoral Ward: Leigh South (E05000853)

Easting & Northing: 367544E, 399784N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 29' 39.81" N 2° 29' 25.97" W
Plus Code: 9C5VFGV5+QQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Joanna Coop - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2024.
  • Mrs Kathryn Freeman - Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 July 2024.
  • Mrs Lynn Hayes - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2026.
  • Mrs Victoria Jackson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2023.
  • Mr David Liggett - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2026.
  • Mrs Amber Marshall - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 October 2026.
  • Mr Paul McCaffery - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2063.
  • Mrs Rebecca Ramsden - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2024.
  • Councillor Charles Rigby - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Neil Roberts - Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 July 2024.
  • Mr David Whitehead - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2023.
  • Mr Channon Woodward - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 September 2025.