Burnt Mill Academy vs Robert Bloomfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 42 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnt Mill Academy
Harlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
959 students
Robert Bloomfield Academy
Shefford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
962 students
| Measure | Burnt Mill Academy Harlow, East of England | Robert Bloomfield Academy Shefford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #233 of 460 | #358 of 460 |
| National rank | #1907 of 4,090 | #2908 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 959 | 962 |
| Pupils on roll | 959 | 962 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.9% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.09 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Harlow | Shefford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.burntmillacademy.org/ | www.robertbloomfield.beds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Burnt Mill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.4 vs 31.1).
- •Robert Bloomfield Academy is the larger school with 962 students compared with 959.
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 Burnt Mill Academy better than Robert Bloomfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Burnt Mill Academy ranks higher (51.4 vs 31.1 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 Burnt Mill Academy and Robert Bloomfield Academy?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Harlow and Shefford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnt Mill Academy: 959. Robert Bloomfield Academy: 962. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnt Mill Academy and Robert Bloomfield Academy rank in East of England?
Burnt Mill Academy is 233rd of 460 and Robert Bloomfield Academy is 358th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).