Alameda Middle School vs Russell Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 534 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alameda Middle School
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
720 students
Russell Lower School
Ampthill · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
437 students
| Measure | Alameda Middle School Bedford, East of England | Russell Lower School Ampthill, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #305 of 460 | #42 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2523 of 4,090 | #291 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 5–9 |
| Students | 720 | 437 |
| Pupils on roll | 720 | 437 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 4.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bedford | Ampthill |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.alamedamiddleschool.org.uk/ | www.russell-lower.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Russell Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.4 vs 38.6).
- •Alameda Middle School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 437.
- •Alameda Middle School is a academy school while Russell Lower School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alameda Middle School better than Russell Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Russell Lower School ranks higher (95.4 vs 38.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alameda Middle School and Russell Lower School?
About 534 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Ampthill in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alameda Middle School: 720. Russell Lower School: 437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alameda Middle School and Russell Lower School rank in East of England?
Alameda Middle School is 305th of 460 and Russell Lower School is 42nd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).