Lidlington Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bedford, East of England MK43 0SB · Central Bedfordshire
#220 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#1692 of 15,697 nationally
About Lidlington Primary School
Lidlington Primary School is a local authority primary located in Bedford, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 92 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 83.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 220th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (83th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 92; capacity filled 83.6%.
There are 93 schools in Bedford; Lidlington Primary School ranks 7th 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%)9.4%
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 Lidlington Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 92
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 83.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Lidlington Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Marston Moreteyne VC School
Marston Moreteyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
624 students · 2.4 km away
Ridgmont Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
11 students · 3.3 km away
Husborne Crawley Lower School
Husborne Crawley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
42 students · 4.2 km away
Cranfield Church of England Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
511 students · 4.3 km away
Holywell School
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
668 students · 4.3 km away
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Bedford · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
749 students · 4.4 km away
Alameda Middle School
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
720 students · 4.6 km away
The Firs Lower School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
350 students · 4.7 km away
Marston Vale Middle School
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
563 students · 4.7 km away
Broadmead Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
228 students · 5.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Thurleigh Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
92 students
Fen Drayton Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
92 students
Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Harlow · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
92 students
St Giles' Church of England Primary School
Halstead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
91 students
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
93 students
Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant School
Ware · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
93 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lidlington Primary School a good school?
Lidlington Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 83.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #220 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 Lidlington Primary School rank in East of England?
Lidlington Primary School ranks #220 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #1692 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lidlington Primary School?
Lidlington Primary School had 92 students in 2025.
Is Lidlington Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Lidlington Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Lidlington Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lidlington Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.