Edith Cavell Primary School vs Scott Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 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
Scott Primary School & Nursery
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
469 students
| Measure | Edith Cavell Primary School Bedford, East of England | Scott Primary School & Nursery Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1579 of 1,872 | #1250 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13195 of 15,697 | #10219 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 292 | 469 |
| Pupils on roll | 292 | 469 |
| Free school meals | 36% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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.scottprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Scott Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.7 vs 24.9).
- •Scott Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 58%).
- •Scott Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Scott Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 469 students compared with 292.
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 Scott Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Scott Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (39.7 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 Scott Primary School & Nursery?
About 1.3 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. Scott Primary School & Nursery: 469. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edith Cavell Primary School and Scott Primary School & Nursery rank in East of England?
Edith Cavell Primary School is 1579th of 1,872 and Scott Primary School & Nursery is 1250th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).