Goldington Green Academy vs Hamstel Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 104 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goldington Green Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
576 students
Hamstel Junior School
Southend-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
583 students
| Measure | Goldington Green Academy Bedford, East of England | Hamstel Junior School Southend-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1490 of 1,872 | #1417 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12391 of 15,697 | #11738 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 576 | 583 |
| Pupils on roll | 576 | 583 |
| Free school meals | 37% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Southend-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.goldingtongreenacademy.co.uk/ | www.hamsteljuniors.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hamstel Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.5 vs 29.1).
- •Goldington Green Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 54%).
- •Hamstel Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Hamstel Junior School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 576.
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 Green Academy better than Hamstel Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Hamstel Junior School ranks higher (32.5 vs 29.1 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 Green Academy and Hamstel Junior School?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Southend-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goldington Green Academy: 576. Hamstel Junior School: 583. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goldington Green Academy and Hamstel Junior School rank in East of England?
Goldington Green Academy is 1490th of 1,872 and Hamstel Junior School is 1417th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).