Houghton Conquest Primary School vs Willow Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houghton Conquest Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
139 students
Willow Grove Primary School
Wixams · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
| Measure | Houghton Conquest Primary School Bedford, East of England | Willow Grove Primary School Wixams, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1031 of 1,872 | #479 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8568 of 15,697 | #3929 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 139 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 12.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Wixams |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hcschool.org.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.0 vs 47.4).
- •Houghton Conquest Primary School is the larger school with 139 students compared with 104.
- •Houghton Conquest Primary School is a local authority school while Willow Grove Primary 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 Houghton Conquest Primary School better than Willow Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Willow Grove Primary School ranks higher (70.0 vs 47.4 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 Houghton Conquest Primary School and Willow Grove Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Wixams in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Houghton Conquest Primary School: 139. Willow Grove Primary School: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Houghton Conquest Primary School and Willow Grove Primary School rank in East of England?
Houghton Conquest Primary School is 1031st of 1,872 and Willow Grove Primary School is 479th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).