Flitwick Lower School vs Redborne Upper School and Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flitwick Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
336 students
Redborne Upper School and Community College
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,657 students
| Measure | Flitwick Lower School Bedford, East of England | Redborne Upper School and Community College Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #217 of 1,872 | #179 of 460 |
| National rank | #1688 of 15,697 | #1433 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 336 | 1,657 |
| Pupils on roll | 336 | 1,657 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 15.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 116.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.2 |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.flitwicklower.co.uk | redbornecommunitycollege.com |
The verdict
- •Flitwick Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 60.9).
- •Redborne Upper School and Community College is the larger school with 1,657 students compared with 336.
- •Flitwick Lower School is a local authority school while Redborne Upper School and Community College 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 Flitwick Lower School better than Redborne Upper School and Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Flitwick Lower School ranks higher (83.1 vs 60.9 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 Flitwick Lower School and Redborne Upper School and Community College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Flitwick Lower School: 336. Redborne Upper School and Community College: 1,657. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Flitwick Lower School and Redborne Upper School and Community College rank in East of England?
Flitwick Lower School is 217th of 1,872 and Redborne Upper School and Community College is 179th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).