Aspley Guise Village School vs Ridgmont Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspley Guise Village School
Aspley Guise · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
136 students
Ridgmont Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
11 students
| Measure | Aspley Guise Village School Aspley Guise, East of England | Ridgmont Lower School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #81 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 136 | 11 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 11 |
| Free school meals | 3% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 12.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Aspley Guise | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.aspleyguise.school/ | www.ridgmont-lower.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Aspley Guise Village School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.3 vs 46.5).
- •Aspley Guise Village School is the larger school with 136 students compared with 11.
- •Aspley Guise Village School is a academy school while Ridgmont 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 Aspley Guise Village School better than Ridgmont Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Aspley Guise Village School ranks higher (98.3 vs 46.5 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 Aspley Guise Village School and Ridgmont Lower School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Aspley Guise and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aspley Guise Village School: 136. Ridgmont Lower School: 11. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aspley Guise Village School and Ridgmont Lower School rank in East of England?
Aspley Guise Village School is 11th of 1,872 and Ridgmont Lower School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).