Bromham CofE Primary School vs Oakley Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bromham CofE Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
496 students
Oakley Primary Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Bromham CofE Primary School Bedford, East of England | Oakley Primary Academy Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #582 of 1,872 | #1070 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4722 of 15,697 | #8864 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 496 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 496 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 82.7% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 2% |
| 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.bromhamprimary.co.uk | www.oakleyprimary.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Bromham CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.7 vs 46.1).
- •Bromham CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 63%).
- •Bromham CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •Bromham CofE Primary School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 210.
- •Bromham CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Oakley Primary Academy 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 Bromham CofE Primary School better than Oakley Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bromham CofE Primary School ranks higher (65.7 vs 46.1 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 Bromham CofE Primary School and Oakley Primary Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bromham CofE Primary School: 496. Oakley Primary Academy: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bromham CofE Primary School and Oakley Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Bromham CofE Primary School is 582nd of 1,872 and Oakley Primary Academy is 1070th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).