Farnham Church of England Primary School vs Ridgmont Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 51 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farnham Church of England Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
9 students
Ridgmont Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
11 students
| Measure | Farnham Church of England Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England | Ridgmont Lower School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 9 | 11 |
| Pupils on roll | 9 | 11 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 12.9% | 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 | Bishop's Stortford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.federationfarnhamrickling.co.uk | www.ridgmont-lower.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ridgmont Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.5 vs 26.9).
- •Ridgmont Lower School is the larger school with 11 students compared with 9.
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 Farnham Church of England Primary School better than Ridgmont Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Ridgmont Lower School ranks higher (46.5 vs 26.9 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 Farnham Church of England Primary School and Ridgmont Lower School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Bishop's Stortford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farnham Church of England Primary School: 9. Ridgmont Lower School: 11. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farnham Church of England Primary School and Ridgmont Lower School rank in East of England?
Farnham Church of England Primary School is unranked and Ridgmont Lower School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).