Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy vs Sheerhatch Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
176 students
Sheerhatch Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
129 students
| Measure | Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy Bedford, East of England | Sheerhatch Primary School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1792 of 1,872 | #1596 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14838 of 15,697 | #13371 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 176 | 129 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 129 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 61.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 0% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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.gbpa.org.uk | www.sheerhatchprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Sheerhatch Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.0 vs 13.7).
- •Sheerhatch Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 0%).
- •Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 176 students compared with 129.
- •Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while Sheerhatch Primary 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 Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy better than Sheerhatch Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sheerhatch Primary School ranks higher (24.0 vs 13.7 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 Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy and Sheerhatch Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy: 176. Sheerhatch Primary School: 129. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy and Sheerhatch Primary School rank in East of England?
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy is 1792nd of 1,872 and Sheerhatch Primary School is 1596th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).