Bedford Modern School vs Scott Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.4 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
Scott Primary School & Nursery
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
469 students
| Measure | Bedford Modern School Bedford, East of England | Scott Primary School & Nursery Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #398 of 460 | #1250 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3318 of 4,090 | #10219 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,219 | 469 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,219 | 469 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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.scottprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Scott Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.7 vs 23.0).
- •Bedford Modern School is the larger school with 1,219 students compared with 469.
- •Bedford Modern School is a independent school while Scott Primary School & Nursery 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 Scott Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Scott Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (39.7 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 Scott Primary School & Nursery?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedford Modern School: 1,219. Scott Primary School & Nursery: 469. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedford Modern School and Scott Primary School & Nursery rank in East of England?
Bedford Modern School is 398th of 460 and Scott Primary School & Nursery is 1250th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).