Balliol Primary School vs Kempston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 460 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balliol Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
355 students
Kempston Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
773 students
| Measure | Balliol Primary School Bedford, East of England | Kempston Academy Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1801 of 1,872 | #339 of 460 |
| National rank | #14901 of 15,697 | #2736 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 355 | 773 |
| Pupils on roll | 355 | 773 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 30.3% |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 78.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.balliolschool.co.uk/ | www.kempstonacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kempston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.2 vs 13.2).
- •Kempston Academy is the larger school with 773 students compared with 355.
- •Balliol Primary School is a local authority school while Kempston Academy is a academy 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 Balliol Primary School better than Kempston Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kempston Academy ranks higher (34.2 vs 13.2 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 Balliol Primary School and Kempston Academy?
About 460 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balliol Primary School: 355. Kempston Academy: 773. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balliol Primary School and Kempston Academy rank in East of England?
Balliol Primary School is 1801st of 1,872 and Kempston Academy is 339th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).