Edith Cavell Primary School vs Little Paxton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 18 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
Little Paxton Primary School
St. Neots · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
292 students
| Measure | Edith Cavell Primary School Bedford, East of England | Little Paxton Primary School St. Neots, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1579 of 1,872 | #1732 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13195 of 15,697 | #14388 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 292 | 292 |
| Pupils on roll | 292 | 292 |
| Free school meals | 36% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 72.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 28% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | St. Neots |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.edithcavellprimary.co.uk | www.littlepaxton.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Edith Cavell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.9 vs 17.3).
- •Edith Cavell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 28%).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Edith Cavell Primary School better than Little Paxton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Edith Cavell Primary School ranks higher (24.9 vs 17.3 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 Edith Cavell Primary School and Little Paxton Primary School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Bedford and St. Neots in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edith Cavell Primary School: 292. Little Paxton Primary School: 292. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edith Cavell Primary School and Little Paxton Primary School rank in East of England?
Edith Cavell Primary School is 1579th of 1,872 and Little Paxton Primary School is 1732nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).