Camestone School vs Springfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 577 m 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
Springfield Primary School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
365 students
| Measure | Camestone School Bedford, East of England | Springfield Primary School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1542 of 1,872 | #1591 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12826 of 15,697 | #13336 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 408 | 365 |
| Pupils on roll | 408 | 365 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 28.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.camestoneschool.co.uk/ | springfieldprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Camestone School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.9 vs 24.2).
- •Springfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 48%).
- •Springfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Camestone School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 365.
- •Camestone School is a local authority school while Springfield 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 Camestone School better than Springfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Camestone School ranks higher (26.9 vs 24.2 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 Camestone School and Springfield Primary School?
About 577 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Camestone School: 408. Springfield Primary School: 365. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Camestone School and Springfield Primary School rank in East of England?
Camestone School is 1542nd of 1,872 and Springfield Primary School is 1591st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).