Open State Secondary Mixed

Bedford High School

Manchester Road, Leigh, WN7 2LU
1,101 Pupils
1,210 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
37.30% FSM %
533 Boys
568 Girls
About Bedford High School

Located in Leigh (WN7 2LU), Bedford High School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Wigan.

It has 1,101 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,210. Current headteacher: Paul McCaffery.

Data for Bedford High School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Wigan
Region North West
Administrative District Wigan
Parliamentary Constituency Leigh and Atherton
Ward Leigh South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Opened 01-01-1900
UKPRN 10018061
URN 106523
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Whitehead Chair of Governors 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanna Coop Governor 17/05/2021 16/05/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Lynn Hayes Governor 01/10/2022 30/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Victoria Jackson Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tom Johnston Governor 10/11/2025 09/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mr David Liggett Governor 01/10/2022 30/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amber Marshall Governor 13/10/2022 12/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Paul McCaffery Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2063 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Rebecca Ramsden Governor 23/03/2024 22/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Charles Rigby Governor 12/07/2025 11/07/2029 Appointed by LA
Mr Neil Roberts Governor 29/06/2025 28/06/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Nicola Winstanley Governor 18/03/2024 17/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Bedford High School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Leigh, Wigan.
Bedford High School has 1,101 pupils, with a capacity of 1,210.
Bedford High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Bedford High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Bedford High School is Mr Paul McCaffery.
Bedford High School is at Manchester Road, Leigh, WN7 2LU, in the Wigan local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Bedford High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Bedford High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Paul McCaffery
Manchester Road, Leigh, WN7 2LU
Location
Quick Summary
URN 106523
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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