Kempston Academy vs Kempston Rural Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 826 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kempston Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
773 students
Kempston Rural Primary School
Kempston · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
439 students
| Measure | Kempston Academy Bedford, East of England | Kempston Rural Primary School Kempston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #339 of 460 | #1007 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2736 of 4,090 | #8410 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 773 | 439 |
| Pupils on roll | 773 | 439 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 78.7% | 104.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.53 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bedford | Kempston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kempstonacademy.co.uk/ | www.kempstonrural.beds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kempston Rural Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.1 vs 34.2).
- •Kempston Academy is the larger school with 773 students compared with 439.
- •Kempston Academy is a academy school while Kempston Rural 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 Kempston Academy better than Kempston Rural Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kempston Rural Primary School ranks higher (48.1 vs 34.2 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 Kempston Academy and Kempston Rural Primary School?
About 826 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Kempston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kempston Academy: 773. Kempston Rural Primary School: 439. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kempston Academy and Kempston Rural Primary School rank in East of England?
Kempston Academy is 339th of 460 and Kempston Rural Primary School is 1007th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).