Bedford School vs Polam School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 923 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
Polam School
Bedford · Independent primary · Ages 1–9
99 students
| Measure | Bedford School Bedford, East of England | Polam School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #421 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #3517 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–19 | Ages 1–9 |
| Students | 994 | 99 |
| Pupils on roll | 994 | 99 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 82.8% | 47.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | www.polamschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bedford School is the larger school with 994 students compared with 99.
- •Bedford School is boys and Polam 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 Polam School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bedford School and Polam School?
About 923 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedford School: 994. Polam School: 99. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedford School and Polam School rank in East of England?
Bedford School is 421st of 460 and Polam School is unranked among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).