Milton Ernest CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bedford, East of England MK44 1RF · Bedford
#960 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#7994 of 15,697 nationally
About Milton Ernest CofE Primary School
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School is a local authority primary school located in Bedford, in the Bedford local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 67 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 50.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 960th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (89th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (27th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 67; capacity filled 79.8%.
There are 93 schools in Bedford; Milton Ernest CofE Primary School ranks 38th 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%)55%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)9%
- 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%)7.5%
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 Milton Ernest CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 67
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 7.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 79.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 55%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 9%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Milton Ernest CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Oakley Primary Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students · 2.7 km away
Lincroft Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
923 students · 2.8 km away
Pinchmill Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
88 students · 3.1 km away
Ursula Taylor Church of England School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
350 students · 3.9 km away
Thurleigh Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
92 students · 4.1 km away
Sharnbrook Primary
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students · 4.2 km away
Sharnbrook Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,684 students · 4.6 km away
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
893 students · 4.7 km away
Bedford Greenacre Independent School
Bedford · Independent all-through · Ages 0–18
775 students · 4.8 km away
Bromham CofE Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
496 students · 5.0 km away
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66 students
Jenyns First School and Nursery
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Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School
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Mundesley Infant School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Milton Ernest CofE Primary School a good school?
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 50.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #960 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 Milton Ernest CofE Primary School rank in East of England?
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School ranks #960 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #7994 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Milton Ernest CofE Primary School?
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School had 67 students in 2025.
Is Milton Ernest CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School is classified as a primary school covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Milton Ernest CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Milton Ernest CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.