Bedford Modern School vs Bishop's Stortford College
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 53 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Modern School
Bedford · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
1,219 students
Bishop's Stortford College
Bishop's Stortford · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,241 students
| Measure | Bedford Modern School Bedford, East of England | Bishop's Stortford College Bishop's Stortford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #398 of 460 | #407 of 460 |
| National rank | #3318 of 4,090 | #3394 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–18 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 1,219 | 1,241 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,219 | 1,241 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.3 | 23.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 1.67 | 1.74 |
| A level points per entry | 42.6 | 44.7 |
| town | Bedford | Bishop's Stortford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bedmod.co.uk | www.bishopsstortfordcollege.org |
The verdict
- •Bedford Modern School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.0 vs 21.8).
- •Bishop's Stortford College is the larger school with 1,241 students compared with 1,219.
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 Modern School better than Bishop's Stortford College?
On the Success Index (England), Bedford Modern School ranks higher (23.0 vs 21.8 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 Modern School and Bishop's Stortford College?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bishop's Stortford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedford Modern School: 1,219. Bishop's Stortford College: 1,241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedford Modern School and Bishop's Stortford College rank in East of England?
Bedford Modern School is 398th of 460 and Bishop's Stortford College is 407th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).