Hazeldene School vs Mark Rutherford School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hazeldene School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
Mark Rutherford School
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,150 students
| Measure | Hazeldene School Bedford, East of England | Mark Rutherford School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #469 of 1,872 | #323 of 460 |
| National rank | #3839 of 15,697 | #2650 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 443 | 1,150 |
| Pupils on roll | 443 | 1,150 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 92.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.3 |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hazeldeneschool.co.uk/ | www.markrutherford.beds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hazeldene School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 36.0).
- •Mark Rutherford School is the larger school with 1,150 students compared with 443.
- •Hazeldene School is a local authority school while Mark Rutherford School is a academy 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 Hazeldene School better than Mark Rutherford School?
On the Success Index (England), Hazeldene School ranks higher (70.4 vs 36.0 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 Hazeldene School and Mark Rutherford School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hazeldene School: 443. Mark Rutherford School: 1,150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hazeldene School and Mark Rutherford School rank in East of England?
Hazeldene School is 469th of 1,872 and Mark Rutherford School is 323rd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).