Castle Newnham School vs Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory 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
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
Bedford · Independent primary · Ages 0–7
297 students
| Measure | Castle Newnham School Bedford, East of England | Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #137 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #1126 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 0–7 |
| Students | 624 | 297 |
| Pupils on roll | 624 | 297 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 45.2% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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 | castlenewnham.school/ | – |
The verdict
- •Castle Newnham School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 297.
- •Castle Newnham School is a academy school while Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory 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 Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Castle Newnham School and Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory 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. Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School: 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Newnham School and Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School rank in East of England?
Castle Newnham School is 137th of 460 and Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School is unranked among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).