Harrold Primary Academy vs Turvey Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrold Primary Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
96 students
Turvey Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
81 students
| Measure | Harrold Primary Academy Bedford, East of England | Turvey Primary School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #458 of 1,872 | #921 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3721 of 15,697 | #7614 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 96 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 96 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 45.7% | 67.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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.harrold.beds.sch.uk | www.turveyprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Harrold Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.0 vs 51.8).
- •Harrold Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 71%).
- •Harrold Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Harrold Primary Academy is the larger school with 96 students compared with 81.
- •Harrold Primary Academy is a academy school while Turvey 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 Harrold Primary Academy better than Turvey Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Harrold Primary Academy ranks higher (71.0 vs 51.8 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 Harrold Primary Academy and Turvey Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harrold Primary Academy: 96. Turvey Primary School: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrold Primary Academy and Turvey Primary School rank in East of England?
Harrold Primary Academy is 458th of 1,872 and Turvey Primary School is 921st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).