Bedford School vs Priory Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 879 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
Priory Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
| Measure | Bedford School Bedford, East of England | Priory Primary School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #421 of 460 | #1670 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3517 of 4,090 | #13923 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 994 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 994 | 214 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.8% | 103.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.prioryprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (20.2 vs 20.4).
- •Bedford School is the larger school with 994 students compared with 214.
- •Bedford School is a independent school while Priory Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bedford School is boys and Priory Primary 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 Priory Primary 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 Priory Primary School?
About 879 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedford School: 994. Priory Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedford School and Priory Primary School rank in East of England?
Bedford School is 421st of 460 and Priory Primary School is 1670th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).