Broadmead Lower School vs Marston Vale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 509 m 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
Marston Vale Middle School
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
563 students
| Measure | Broadmead Lower School Bedford, East of England | Marston Vale Middle School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #885 of 1,872 | #315 of 460 |
| National rank | #7284 of 15,697 | #2578 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 228 | 563 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 563 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 76% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.broadmeadlower.beds.sch.uk/ | www.marstonvalemiddle.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Broadmead Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.2 vs 37.5).
- •Marston Vale Middle School is the larger school with 563 students compared with 228.
- •Broadmead Lower School is a local authority school while Marston Vale Middle 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 Broadmead Lower School better than Marston Vale Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Broadmead Lower School ranks higher (53.2 vs 37.5 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 Broadmead Lower School and Marston Vale Middle School?
About 509 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadmead Lower School: 228. Marston Vale Middle School: 563. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadmead Lower School and Marston Vale Middle School rank in East of England?
Broadmead Lower School is 885th of 1,872 and Marston Vale Middle School is 315th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).