Silsoe CofE VC Lower School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bedford, East of England MK45 4GP · Central Bedfordshire
#161 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#1258 of 15,697 nationally
About Silsoe CofE VC Lower School
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School is a local authority primary located in Bedford, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–9. In 2025 it enrolled 251 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 86.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 161st of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (86th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 251; capacity filled 83.7%.
There are 93 schools in Bedford; Silsoe CofE VC Lower School ranks 4th 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%)8.4%
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 Silsoe CofE VC Lower School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 251
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 8.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 83.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Silsoe CofE VC Lower School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Greenfield CofE VC Lower School
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145 students · 2.3 km away
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School
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134 students · 3.1 km away
Maulden Lower School
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166 students · 3.4 km away
Gravenhurst Academy
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72 students · 3.4 km away
Orchard School & Nursery
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91 students · 3.8 km away
Kingsmoor Lower School
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167 students · 4.0 km away
Ramsey Manor Lower School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
293 students · 4.3 km away
Shillington Lower School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
94 students · 4.5 km away
Arnold Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
704 students · 4.6 km away
Flitwick Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
336 students · 4.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Silsoe CofE VC Lower School a good school?
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School has a Success Index (England) of 86.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #161 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 Silsoe CofE VC Lower School rank in East of England?
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School ranks #161 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #1258 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Silsoe CofE VC Lower School?
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School had 251 students in 2025.
Is Silsoe CofE VC Lower School a primary school or a secondary school?
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Silsoe CofE VC Lower School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Silsoe CofE VC Lower School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.