Broadmead Lower School vs Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadmead Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
228 students
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Bedford · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
749 students
| Measure | Broadmead Lower School Bedford, East of England | Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #885 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #7284 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 228 | 749 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 749 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 76% | 107% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | – | 34.7 |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.broadmeadlower.beds.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College is the larger school with 749 students compared with 228.
- •Broadmead Lower School is a local authority school while Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College 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 Broadmead Lower School better than Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College?
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 Broadmead Lower School and Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadmead Lower School: 228. Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College: 749. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadmead Lower School and Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College rank in East of England?
Broadmead Lower School is 885th of 1,872 and Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).