Broadmead Lower School vs St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 98 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
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | Broadmead Lower School Bedford, East of England | St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #885 of 1,872 | #1403 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7284 of 15,697 | #11573 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 228 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 76% | 81.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| 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 | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.broadmeadlower.beds.sch.uk/ | www.stmichaelsprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Broadmead Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.2 vs 33.3).
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 St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester?
On the Success Index (England), Broadmead Lower School ranks higher (53.2 vs 33.3 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 St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadmead Lower School: 228. St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadmead Lower School and St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester rank in East of England?
Broadmead Lower School is 885th of 1,872 and St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester is 1403rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).