Bedford Road Primary Academy vs Kempston Rural Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Road Primary Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
365 students
Kempston Rural Primary School
Kempston · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
439 students
| Measure | Bedford Road Primary Academy Bedford, East of England | Kempston Rural Primary School Kempston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1638 of 1,872 | #1007 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13704 of 15,697 | #8410 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 365 | 439 |
| Pupils on roll | 365 | 439 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.9% | 104.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bedford | Kempston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | bedfordroad-primary.org | www.kempstonrural.beds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kempston Rural Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.1 vs 21.7).
- •Kempston Rural Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 46%).
- •Bedford Road Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Kempston Rural Primary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 365.
- •Bedford Road Primary Academy is a academy school while Kempston Rural 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 Road Primary Academy better than Kempston Rural Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kempston Rural Primary School ranks higher (48.1 vs 21.7 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 Road Primary Academy and Kempston Rural Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Kempston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedford Road Primary Academy: 365. Kempston Rural Primary School: 439. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedford Road Primary Academy and Kempston Rural Primary School rank in East of England?
Bedford Road Primary Academy is 1638th of 1,872 and Kempston Rural Primary School is 1007th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).