Flitwick Lower School vs Woodland Middle School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 477 m 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
Woodland Middle School Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
645 students
| Measure | Flitwick Lower School Bedford, East of England | Woodland Middle School Academy Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #217 of 1,872 | #401 of 460 |
| National rank | #1688 of 15,697 | #3350 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 336 | 645 |
| Pupils on roll | 336 | 645 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 89.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| 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.flitwicklower.co.uk | www.woodlandacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Flitwick Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 22.7).
- •Woodland Middle School Academy is the larger school with 645 students compared with 336.
- •Flitwick Lower School is a local authority school while Woodland Middle School Academy 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 Woodland Middle School Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Flitwick Lower School ranks higher (83.1 vs 22.7 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 Woodland Middle School Academy?
About 477 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Flitwick Lower School: 336. Woodland Middle School Academy: 645. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Flitwick Lower School and Woodland Middle School Academy rank in East of England?
Flitwick Lower School is 217th of 1,872 and Woodland Middle School Academy is 401st of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).