Goldington Green Academy vs Hazeldene School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 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
Hazeldene School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
| Measure | Goldington Green Academy Bedford, East of England | Hazeldene School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1490 of 1,872 | #469 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12391 of 15,697 | #3839 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 576 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 576 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 37% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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.goldingtongreenacademy.co.uk/ | www.hazeldeneschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hazeldene School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 29.1).
- •Hazeldene School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 62%).
- •Hazeldene School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Goldington Green Academy is the larger school with 576 students compared with 443.
- •Goldington Green Academy is a academy school while Hazeldene School is a local authority 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 Goldington Green Academy better than Hazeldene School?
On the Success Index (England), Hazeldene School ranks higher (70.4 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 Hazeldene School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goldington Green Academy: 576. Hazeldene School: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goldington Green Academy and Hazeldene School rank in East of England?
Goldington Green Academy is 1490th of 1,872 and Hazeldene School is 469th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).