Castle Newnham School vs KWS School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Newnham School
Bedford · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
624 students
KWS School
Bedford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
18 students
| Measure | Castle Newnham School Bedford, East of England | KWS School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #137 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #1126 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 624 | 18 |
| Pupils on roll | 624 | 18 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 45.2% | 72% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 3.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | castlenewnham.school/ | www.kwseducational.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Castle Newnham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 2.4).
- •Castle Newnham School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 18.
- •Castle Newnham School is a academy school while KWS School is a independent 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 Castle Newnham School better than KWS School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Newnham School ranks higher (67.6 vs 2.4 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 Castle Newnham School and KWS School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Newnham School: 624. KWS School: 18. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Newnham School and KWS School rank in East of England?
Castle Newnham School is 137th of 460 and KWS School is unranked among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).