Holywell School vs Parkside Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 52 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
Parkside Community College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
667 students
| Measure | Holywell School Bedford, East of England | Parkside Community College Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #409 of 460 | #39 of 460 |
| National rank | #3424 of 4,090 | #275 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 668 | 667 |
| Pupils on roll | 668 | 667 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 92.8% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 63.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 78.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 88.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bedford | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.holywellschool.co.uk | www.parksidecc.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parkside Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.7 vs 21.5).
- •Holywell School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 667.
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 Parkside Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Parkside Community College ranks higher (89.7 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 Parkside Community College?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holywell School: 668. Parkside Community College: 667. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holywell School and Parkside Community College rank in East of England?
Holywell School is 409th of 460 and Parkside Community College is 39th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).