Biddenham International School and Sports College vs St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 306 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Bedford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,422 students
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
271 students
| Measure | Biddenham International School and Sports College Bedford, East of England | St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #346 of 460 | #1790 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2790 of 4,090 | #14832 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,422 | 271 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,422 | 271 |
| Free school meals | 35.8% | 34.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 51.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.28 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.6 | – |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.biddenham.beds.sch.uk | www.stfrancisofassisiprimarybedford.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Biddenham International School and Sports College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.1 vs 13.8).
- •Biddenham International School and Sports College is the larger school with 1,422 students compared with 271.
- •Biddenham International School and Sports College is a local authority school while St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School is a academy 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 Biddenham International School and Sports College better than St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School?
On the Success Index (England), Biddenham International School and Sports College ranks higher (33.1 vs 13.8 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 Biddenham International School and Sports College and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School?
About 306 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Biddenham International School and Sports College: 1,422. St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School: 271. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Biddenham International School and Sports College and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School rank in East of England?
Biddenham International School and Sports College is 346th of 460 and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School is 1790th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).