Blackmore Primary School vs Maulden Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 65 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackmore Primary School
Ingatestone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
166 students
Maulden Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
166 students
| Measure | Blackmore Primary School Ingatestone, East of England | Maulden Lower School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #813 of 1,872 | #251 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6733 of 15,697 | #1925 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 166 | 166 |
| Pupils on roll | 166 | 166 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 9.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 110.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| 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 | Ingatestone | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.blackmore.essex.sch.uk | www.mauldenlower.com |
The verdict
- •Maulden Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.5 vs 55.8).
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 Blackmore Primary School better than Maulden Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Maulden Lower School ranks higher (81.5 vs 55.8 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 Blackmore Primary School and Maulden Lower School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Ingatestone and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackmore Primary School: 166. Maulden Lower School: 166. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackmore Primary School and Maulden Lower School rank in East of England?
Blackmore Primary School is 813th of 1,872 and Maulden Lower School is 251st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).