Bedford Free School vs Cauldwell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 869 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Free School
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
536 students
Cauldwell School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
| Measure | Bedford Free School Bedford, East of England | Cauldwell School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #241 of 460 | #839 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2006 of 4,090 | #6951 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 536 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 536 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 21.4% |
| Capacity filled | 107.2% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.51 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bedfordfreeschool.co.uk/ | www.cauldwellschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Cauldwell School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.7 vs 49.2).
- •Bedford Free School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 415.
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 Bedford Free School better than Cauldwell School?
On the Success Index (England), Cauldwell School ranks higher (54.7 vs 49.2 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 Bedford Free School and Cauldwell School?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedford Free School: 536. Cauldwell School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedford Free School and Cauldwell School rank in East of England?
Bedford Free School is 241st of 460 and Cauldwell School is 839th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).