Kempston Academy vs Sewell Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 136 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kempston Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
773 students
Sewell Park Academy
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
775 students
| Measure | Kempston Academy Bedford, East of England | Sewell Park Academy Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #339 of 460 | #397 of 460 |
| National rank | #2736 of 4,090 | #3317 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 773 | 775 |
| Pupils on roll | 773 | 775 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | 44.1% |
| Capacity filled | 78.7% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | 39.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.5% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.2% | 47.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.53 | 3.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bedford | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kempstonacademy.co.uk/ | www.sewellparkacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kempston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.2 vs 23.1).
- •Sewell Park Academy is the larger school with 775 students compared with 773.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Kempston Academy better than Sewell Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kempston Academy ranks higher (34.2 vs 23.1 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 Sewell Park Academy?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kempston Academy: 773. Sewell Park Academy: 775. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kempston Academy and Sewell Park Academy rank in East of England?
Kempston Academy is 339th of 460 and Sewell Park Academy is 397th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).