Brickhill Primary School vs Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 706 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brickhill Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
209 students
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
Bedford · Independent primary · Ages 0–7
297 students
| Measure | Brickhill Primary School Bedford, East of England | Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1439 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #11953 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 0–7 |
| Students | 209 | 297 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 297 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.brickhillprimary.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 209.
- •Brickhill Primary School is a local authority school while Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School is a independent 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 Brickhill Primary School better than Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory 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 Brickhill Primary School and Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School?
About 706 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brickhill Primary School: 209. Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School: 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brickhill Primary School and Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School rank in East of England?
Brickhill Primary School is 1439th of 1,872 and Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).