John Donne Church of England Primary School vs Robert Peel Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Donne Church of England Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
119 students
Robert Peel Primary School
Sandy · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
386 students
| Measure | John Donne Church of England Primary School Bedford, East of England | Robert Peel Primary School Sandy, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1548 of 1,872 | #1543 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12884 of 15,697 | #12839 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 119 | 386 |
| Pupils on roll | 119 | 386 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 57.2% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 57% |
| 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 | Sandy |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.johndonne.co.uk | www.robertpeelprimaryschool.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (26.6 vs 26.9).
- •Robert Peel Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 29%).
- •John Donne Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Robert Peel Primary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 119.
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 John Donne Church of England Primary School better than Robert Peel Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Donne Church of England Primary School and Robert Peel Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Sandy in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Donne Church of England Primary School: 119. Robert Peel Primary School: 386. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Donne Church of England Primary School and Robert Peel Primary School rank in East of England?
John Donne Church of England Primary School is 1548th of 1,872 and Robert Peel Primary School is 1543rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).