Edith Cavell Primary School vs Polam School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 794 m 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
Polam School
Bedford · Independent primary · Ages 1–9
99 students
| Measure | Edith Cavell Primary School Bedford, East of England | Polam School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1579 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #13195 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 1–9 |
| Students | 292 | 99 |
| Pupils on roll | 292 | 99 |
| Free school meals | 36% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 47.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.edithcavellprimary.co.uk | www.polamschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Edith Cavell Primary School is the larger school with 292 students compared with 99.
- •Edith Cavell Primary School is a local authority school while Polam School is a independent 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 Polam School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Edith Cavell Primary School and Polam School?
About 794 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edith Cavell Primary School: 292. Polam School: 99. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edith Cavell Primary School and Polam School rank in East of England?
Edith Cavell Primary School is 1579th of 1,872 and Polam School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).