Bedford School vs Castle Newnham School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 688 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford School
Bedford · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
994 students
Castle Newnham School
Bedford · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
624 students
| Measure | Bedford School Bedford, East of England | Castle Newnham School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #421 of 460 | #137 of 460 |
| National rank | #3517 of 4,090 | #1126 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–19 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 994 | 624 |
| Pupils on roll | 994 | 624 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.8% | 45.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 14.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.98 | – |
| A level points per entry | 44.8 | – |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bedfordschool.org.uk | castlenewnham.school/ |
The verdict
- •Castle Newnham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 20.2).
- •Bedford School is the larger school with 994 students compared with 624.
- •Bedford School is a independent school while Castle Newnham School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bedford School is boys and Castle Newnham 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 School better than Castle Newnham School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Newnham School ranks higher (67.6 vs 20.2 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 School and Castle Newnham School?
About 688 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedford School: 994. Castle Newnham School: 624. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedford School and Castle Newnham School rank in East of England?
Bedford School is 421st of 460 and Castle Newnham School is 137th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).