Elstow School vs Freshwaters Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 54 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elstow School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
413 students
Freshwaters Primary Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
413 students
| Measure | Elstow School Bedford, East of England | Freshwaters Primary Academy Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #716 of 1,872 | #1299 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5921 of 15,697 | #10689 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 413 | 413 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 413 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 36.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 5% |
| 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 | Harlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.elstowschool.co.uk | www.freshwatersacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Elstow School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.6 vs 37.6).
- •Elstow School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 62%).
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 Elstow School better than Freshwaters Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Elstow School ranks higher (59.6 vs 37.6 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 Elstow School and Freshwaters Primary Academy?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elstow School: 413. Freshwaters Primary Academy: 413. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elstow School and Freshwaters Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Elstow School is 716th of 1,872 and Freshwaters Primary Academy is 1299th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).