Bedford Modern School vs Edith Cavell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 247 m 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
Edith Cavell Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
292 students
| Measure | Bedford Modern School Bedford, East of England | Edith Cavell Primary School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #398 of 460 | #1579 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3318 of 4,090 | #13195 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,219 | 292 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,219 | 292 |
| Free school meals | – | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.67 | – |
| A level points per entry | 42.6 | – |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bedmod.co.uk | www.edithcavellprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Edith Cavell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.9 vs 23.0).
- •Bedford Modern School is the larger school with 1,219 students compared with 292.
- •Bedford Modern School is a independent school while Edith Cavell Primary School is a local authority 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 Bedford Modern School better than Edith Cavell Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Edith Cavell Primary School ranks higher (24.9 vs 23.0 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 Edith Cavell Primary School?
About 247 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedford Modern School: 1,219. Edith Cavell Primary School: 292. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedford Modern School and Edith Cavell Primary School rank in East of England?
Bedford Modern School is 398th of 460 and Edith Cavell Primary School is 1579th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).