Goldington Academy vs Mark Rutherford School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goldington Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
958 students
Mark Rutherford School
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,150 students
| Measure | Goldington Academy Bedford, East of England | Mark Rutherford School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #86 of 460 | #323 of 460 |
| National rank | #655 of 4,090 | #2650 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 958 | 1,150 |
| Pupils on roll | 958 | 1,150 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 127.7% | 92.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.3 | 41.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64.4% | 39.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 87.6% | 61.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.97 | 3.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.3 |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.goldington.beds.sch.uk | www.markrutherford.beds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Goldington Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 36.0).
- •Mark Rutherford School is the larger school with 1,150 students compared with 958.
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 Goldington Academy better than Mark Rutherford School?
On the Success Index (England), Goldington Academy ranks higher (78.9 vs 36.0 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 Goldington Academy and Mark Rutherford School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goldington Academy: 958. Mark Rutherford School: 1,150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goldington Academy and Mark Rutherford School rank in East of England?
Goldington Academy is 86th of 460 and Mark Rutherford School is 323rd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).