Great Ouse Primary Academy vs Polam School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
455 students
Polam School
Bedford · Independent primary · Ages 1–9
99 students
| Measure | Great Ouse Primary Academy Bedford, East of England | Polam School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #686 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #5610 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 1–9 |
| Students | 455 | 99 |
| Pupils on roll | 455 | 99 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 108.3% | 47.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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.greatouse.beds.sch.uk | www.polamschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Ouse Primary Academy is the larger school with 455 students compared with 99.
- •Great Ouse Primary Academy is a academy school while Polam School is a independent 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 Ouse Primary Academy better than Polam School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Great Ouse Primary Academy and Polam School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Ouse Primary Academy: 455. Polam School: 99. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Ouse Primary Academy and Polam School rank in East of England?
Great Ouse Primary Academy is 686th of 1,872 and Polam School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).