Carlton CofE Primary School vs Harrold Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton CofE Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
87 students
Harrold Primary Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
96 students
| Measure | Carlton CofE Primary School Bedford, East of England | Harrold Primary Academy Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #943 of 1,872 | #458 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7861 of 15,697 | #3721 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 87 | 96 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 96 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 72.5% | 45.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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.carltoncofeprimary.co.uk/ | www.harrold.beds.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Harrold Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.0 vs 50.5).
- •Harrold Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 67%).
- •Harrold Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Harrold Primary Academy is the larger school with 96 students compared with 87.
- •Carlton CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Harrold 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 Carlton CofE Primary School better than Harrold Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Harrold Primary Academy ranks higher (71.0 vs 50.5 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 Carlton CofE Primary School and Harrold Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlton CofE Primary School: 87. Harrold Primary Academy: 96. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton CofE Primary School and Harrold Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Carlton CofE Primary School is 943rd of 1,872 and Harrold Primary Academy is 458th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).