Eversholt Lower School vs Ridgmont Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eversholt Lower School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
68 students
Ridgmont Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
11 students
| Measure | Eversholt Lower School Milton Keynes, East of England | Ridgmont Lower School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 100 Top 5% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #15 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 68 | 11 |
| Pupils on roll | 68 | 11 |
| Free school meals | 1.5% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 12.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Milton Keynes | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.eversholtschool.co.uk | www.ridgmont-lower.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Eversholt Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.5 vs 46.5).
- •Eversholt Lower School is the larger school with 68 students compared with 11.
- •Eversholt Lower School is a academy school while Ridgmont Lower 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 Eversholt Lower School better than Ridgmont Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Eversholt Lower School ranks higher (99.5 vs 46.5 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 Eversholt Lower School and Ridgmont Lower School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eversholt Lower School: 68. Ridgmont Lower School: 11. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eversholt Lower School and Ridgmont Lower School rank in East of England?
Eversholt Lower School is 1st of 1,872 and Ridgmont Lower School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).