Edith Cavell Primary School vs Ursula Taylor Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.7 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
Ursula Taylor Church of England School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
350 students
| Measure | Edith Cavell Primary School Bedford, East of England | Ursula Taylor Church of England School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1579 of 1,872 | #1633 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13195 of 15,697 | #13682 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 292 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 292 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 36% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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.ursulataylorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Edith Cavell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.9 vs 22.0).
- •Edith Cavell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 35%).
- •Ursula Taylor Church of England School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Ursula Taylor Church of England School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 292.
- •Edith Cavell Primary School is a local authority school while Ursula Taylor Church of England School 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 Ursula Taylor Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Edith Cavell Primary School ranks higher (24.9 vs 22.0 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 Ursula Taylor Church of England School?
About 1.7 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. Ursula Taylor Church of England School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edith Cavell Primary School and Ursula Taylor Church of England School rank in East of England?
Edith Cavell Primary School is 1579th of 1,872 and Ursula Taylor Church of England School is 1633rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).