Bedwell Primary School vs Broom Barns Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedwell Primary School
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
295 students
Broom Barns Primary School
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
222 students
| Measure | Bedwell Primary School Stevenage, East of England | Broom Barns Primary School Stevenage, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1497 of 1,872 | #1617 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12430 of 15,697 | #13574 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 295 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 295 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 39.9% | 39.7% |
| Capacity filled | 81.9% | 92.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 7% |
| 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 | Stevenage | Stevenage |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bedwell.herts.sch.uk/ | www.broombarns.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bedwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.9 vs 22.7).
- •Bedwell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 41%).
- •Broom Barns Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Bedwell Primary School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 222.
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 Bedwell Primary School better than Broom Barns Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bedwell Primary School ranks higher (28.9 vs 22.7 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 Bedwell Primary School and Broom Barns Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Stevenage and Stevenage in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedwell Primary School: 295. Broom Barns Primary School: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedwell Primary School and Broom Barns Primary School rank in East of England?
Bedwell Primary School is 1497th of 1,872 and Broom Barns Primary School is 1617th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).