Holywell School vs Lidlington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holywell School
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
668 students
Lidlington Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
92 students
| Measure | Holywell School Bedford, East of England | Lidlington Primary School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #409 of 460 | #220 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3424 of 4,090 | #1692 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 668 | 92 |
| Pupils on roll | 668 | 92 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.8% | 83.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| 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.holywellschool.co.uk | lidlingtonprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lidlington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 21.5).
- •Holywell School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 92.
- •Holywell School is a academy school while Lidlington 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 Holywell School better than Lidlington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lidlington Primary School ranks higher (83.1 vs 21.5 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 Holywell School and Lidlington 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?
Holywell School: 668. Lidlington Primary School: 92. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holywell School and Lidlington Primary School rank in East of England?
Holywell School is 409th of 460 and Lidlington Primary School is 220th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).