Alameda Middle School vs The Firs Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 220 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
The Firs Lower School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
350 students
| Measure | Alameda Middle School Bedford, East of England | The Firs Lower School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #305 of 460 | #49 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2523 of 4,090 | #321 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 720 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 720 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 100.6% |
| 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 | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.alamedamiddleschool.org.uk/ | www.firslower.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Firs Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.1 vs 38.6).
- •Alameda Middle School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 350.
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 The Firs Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), The Firs Lower School ranks higher (95.1 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 The Firs Lower School?
About 220 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alameda Middle School: 720. The Firs Lower School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alameda Middle School and The Firs Lower School rank in East of England?
Alameda Middle School is 305th of 460 and The Firs Lower School is 49th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).