Daubeney Academy vs Kempston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daubeney Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
576 students
Kempston Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
773 students
| Measure | Daubeney Academy Bedford, East of England | Kempston Academy Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #365 of 460 | #339 of 460 |
| National rank | #2988 of 4,090 | #2736 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 576 | 773 |
| Pupils on roll | 576 | 773 |
| Free school meals | 28.8% | 30.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 78.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.5 | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.4% | 35.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55% | 54.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.34 | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.daubeneyacademy.co.uk/ | www.kempstonacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kempston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.2 vs 29.3).
- •Kempston Academy is the larger school with 773 students compared with 576.
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 Daubeney Academy better than Kempston Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kempston Academy ranks higher (34.2 vs 29.3 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 Daubeney Academy and Kempston Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Daubeney Academy: 576. Kempston Academy: 773. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Daubeney Academy and Kempston Academy rank in East of England?
Daubeney Academy is 365th of 460 and Kempston Academy is 339th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).