Broadmead Lower School vs Wootton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.9 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
Wootton Primary School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
731 students
| Measure | Broadmead Lower School Bedford, East of England | Wootton Primary School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #885 of 1,872 | #743 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7284 of 15,697 | #6222 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 228 | 731 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 731 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 76% | 87% |
| 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 | – | – |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.broadmeadlower.beds.sch.uk/ | www.woottonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wootton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 53.2).
- •Wootton Primary School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 228.
- •Broadmead Lower School is a local authority school while Wootton Primary 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 Wootton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wootton Primary School ranks higher (58.3 vs 53.2 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 Wootton Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadmead Lower School: 228. Wootton Primary School: 731. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadmead Lower School and Wootton Primary School rank in East of England?
Broadmead Lower School is 885th of 1,872 and Wootton Primary School is 743rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).