Biggleswade Academy vs River Bank Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biggleswade Academy
Biggleswade · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
839 students
River Bank Primary School
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
793 students
| Measure | Biggleswade Academy Biggleswade, East of England | River Bank Primary School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1324 of 1,872 | #581 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10896 of 15,697 | #4713 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 839 | 793 |
| Pupils on roll | 839 | 793 |
| Free school meals | 13.8% | 23.5% |
| Capacity filled | 87.7% | 94.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 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 | Biggleswade | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.biggleswadeacademy.org | www.riverbankprimary.org |
The verdict
- •River Bank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.8 vs 36.6).
- •River Bank Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 57%).
- •River Bank Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 1%).
- •Biggleswade Academy is the larger school with 839 students compared with 793.
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 Biggleswade Academy better than River Bank Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), River Bank Primary School ranks higher (65.8 vs 36.6 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 Biggleswade Academy and River Bank Primary School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Biggleswade and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Biggleswade Academy: 839. River Bank Primary School: 793. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Biggleswade Academy and River Bank Primary School rank in East of England?
Biggleswade Academy is 1324th of 1,872 and River Bank Primary School is 581st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).