Coates Primary School vs The Duke of Bedford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coates Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
183 students
The Duke of Bedford Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
221 students
| Measure | Coates Primary School Peterborough, East of England | The Duke of Bedford Primary School Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1430 of 1,872 | #692 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11856 of 15,697 | #5676 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 183 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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 | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.coatesprimaryschool.info | www.dukeofbedford.peterborough.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Duke of Bedford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.9 vs 31.8).
- •The Duke of Bedford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 47%).
- •Coates Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •The Duke of Bedford Primary School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 183.
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 Coates Primary School better than The Duke of Bedford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Duke of Bedford Primary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 31.8 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 Coates Primary School and The Duke of Bedford Primary School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coates Primary School: 183. The Duke of Bedford Primary School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coates Primary School and The Duke of Bedford Primary School rank in East of England?
Coates Primary School is 1430th of 1,872 and The Duke of Bedford Primary School is 692nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).