Edith Cavell Primary School vs Great Ouse Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edith Cavell Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
292 students
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
455 students
| Measure | Edith Cavell Primary School Bedford, East of England | Great Ouse Primary Academy Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1579 of 1,872 | #686 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13195 of 15,697 | #5610 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 292 | 455 |
| Pupils on roll | 292 | 455 |
| Free school meals | 36% | 18.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 108.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 12% |
| 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.edithcavellprimary.co.uk | www.greatouse.beds.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Ouse Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.2 vs 24.9).
- •Great Ouse Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 58%).
- •Great Ouse Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Great Ouse Primary Academy is the larger school with 455 students compared with 292.
- •Edith Cavell Primary School is a local authority school while Great Ouse Primary Academy is a academy 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 Edith Cavell Primary School better than Great Ouse Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Great Ouse Primary Academy ranks higher (61.2 vs 24.9 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 Edith Cavell Primary School and Great Ouse Primary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edith Cavell Primary School: 292. Great Ouse Primary Academy: 455. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edith Cavell Primary School and Great Ouse Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Edith Cavell Primary School is 1579th of 1,872 and Great Ouse Primary Academy is 686th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).