Cranfield Church of England Academy vs Holywell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 201 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranfield Church of England Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
511 students
Holywell School
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
668 students
| Measure | Cranfield Church of England Academy Bedford, East of England | Holywell School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #82 of 1,872 | #409 of 460 |
| National rank | #592 of 15,697 | #3424 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 511 | 668 |
| Pupils on roll | 511 | 668 |
| Free school meals | 6.4% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 113.6% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 27% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| 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.cranfieldchurchofenglandacademy.co.uk | www.holywellschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cranfield Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.9 vs 21.5).
- •Holywell School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 511.
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 Cranfield Church of England Academy better than Holywell School?
On the Success Index (England), Cranfield Church of England Academy ranks higher (91.9 vs 21.5 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 Cranfield Church of England Academy and Holywell School?
About 201 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranfield Church of England Academy: 511. Holywell School: 668. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranfield Church of England Academy and Holywell School rank in East of England?
Cranfield Church of England Academy is 82nd of 1,872 and Holywell School is 409th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).