Bedford Girls' School vs Shackleton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 927 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Girls' School
Bedford · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
843 students
Shackleton Primary School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
487 students
| Measure | Bedford Girls' School Bedford, East of England | Shackleton Primary School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #440 of 460 | #1656 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3689 of 4,090 | #13814 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 843 | 487 |
| Pupils on roll | 843 | 487 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.1% |
| Capacity filled | 70.1% | 101.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 14.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.73 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.2 | – |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk/ | www.shackletonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shackleton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.1 vs 17.7).
- •Bedford Girls' School is the larger school with 843 students compared with 487.
- •Bedford Girls' School is a independent school while Shackleton Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bedford Girls' School is girls and Shackleton Primary School is co-educational.
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 Girls' School better than Shackleton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shackleton Primary School ranks higher (21.1 vs 17.7 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 Girls' School and Shackleton Primary School?
About 927 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedford Girls' School: 843. Shackleton Primary School: 487. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedford Girls' School and Shackleton Primary School rank in East of England?
Bedford Girls' School is 440th of 460 and Shackleton Primary School is 1656th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).