Broadmead Lower School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bedford, East of England MK43 9NN · Bedford
#885 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#7284 of 15,697 nationally
About Broadmead Lower School
Broadmead Lower School is a local authority primary located in Bedford, in the Bedford local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–9. In 2025 it enrolled 228 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 53.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 885th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (53th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 228; capacity filled 76%.
There are 93 schools in Bedford; Broadmead Lower School ranks 34th of 88 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)19.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Broadmead Lower School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 228
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 19.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 76%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Broadmead Lower School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Marston Vale Middle School
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
563 students · 509 m away
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Bedford · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
749 students · 1.0 km away
Houghton Conquest Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
139 students · 2.7 km away
Willow Grove Primary School
Wixams · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students · 2.7 km away
Wootton Primary School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
731 students · 2.9 km away
Marston Moreteyne VC School
Marston Moreteyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
624 students · 2.9 km away
Wootton Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
822 students · 3.3 km away
Wixams Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
903 students · 3.3 km away
Wixams Tree Primary Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
559 students · 3.4 km away
Lakeview School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
436 students · 4.1 km away
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Thorley Hill Primary School
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Shephalbury Park Primary School
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Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Broadmead Lower School a good school?
Broadmead Lower School has a Success Index (England) of 53.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #885 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Broadmead Lower School rank in East of England?
Broadmead Lower School ranks #885 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #7284 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Broadmead Lower School?
Broadmead Lower School had 228 students in 2025.
Is Broadmead Lower School a primary school or a secondary school?
Broadmead Lower School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Broadmead Lower School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Broadmead Lower School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.