Balliol Primary School vs Springfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km 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
Springfield Primary School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
365 students
| Measure | Balliol Primary School Bedford, East of England | Springfield Primary School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1801 of 1,872 | #1591 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14901 of 15,697 | #13336 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 355 | 365 |
| Pupils on roll | 355 | 365 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 28.5% |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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.balliolschool.co.uk/ | springfieldprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Springfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.2 vs 13.2).
- •Springfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 39%).
- •Springfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Springfield Primary School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 355.
- •Balliol Primary School is a local authority school while Springfield Primary School 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 Springfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Springfield Primary School ranks higher (24.2 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 Springfield Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balliol Primary School: 355. Springfield Primary School: 365. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balliol Primary School and Springfield Primary School rank in East of England?
Balliol Primary School is 1801st of 1,872 and Springfield Primary School is 1591st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).