Elstow School vs King's Oak Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 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
King's Oak Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 1–11
826 students
| Measure | Elstow School Bedford, East of England | King's Oak Primary School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #716 of 1,872 | #1456 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5921 of 15,697 | #12111 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 1–11 |
| Students | 413 | 826 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 826 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 42.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 88.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 2% |
| 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.elstowschool.co.uk | www.kingsoakprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Elstow School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.6 vs 30.5).
- •Elstow School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 61%).
- •Elstow School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •King's Oak Primary School is the larger school with 826 students compared with 413.
- •Elstow School is a academy school while King's Oak Primary School is a local authority 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 Elstow School better than King's Oak Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Elstow School ranks higher (59.6 vs 30.5 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 King's Oak Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elstow School: 413. King's Oak Primary School: 826. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elstow School and King's Oak Primary School rank in East of England?
Elstow School is 716th of 1,872 and King's Oak Primary School is 1456th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).