Camestone School vs Elstow School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Camestone School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
Elstow School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
413 students
| Measure | Camestone School Bedford, East of England | Elstow School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1542 of 1,872 | #716 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12826 of 15,697 | #5921 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 408 | 413 |
| Pupils on roll | 408 | 413 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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.camestoneschool.co.uk/ | www.elstowschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Elstow School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.6 vs 26.9).
- •Elstow School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 48%).
- •Elstow School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Elstow School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 408.
- •Camestone School is a local authority school while Elstow 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Camestone School better than Elstow School?
On the Success Index (England), Elstow School ranks higher (59.6 vs 26.9 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 Camestone School and Elstow School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Camestone School: 408. Elstow School: 413. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Camestone School and Elstow School rank in East of England?
Camestone School is 1542nd of 1,872 and Elstow School is 716th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).