Kempston Academy vs Springfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.6 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
Springfield Primary School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
365 students
| Measure | Kempston Academy Bedford, East of England | Springfield Primary School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #339 of 460 | #1591 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2736 of 4,090 | #13336 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 773 | 365 |
| Pupils on roll | 773 | 365 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | 28.5% |
| Capacity filled | 78.7% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kempstonacademy.co.uk/ | springfieldprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kempston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.2 vs 24.2).
- •Kempston Academy is the larger school with 773 students compared with 365.
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 Springfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kempston Academy ranks higher (34.2 vs 24.2 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 Springfield Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kempston Academy: 773. Springfield Primary School: 365. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kempston Academy and Springfield Primary School rank in East of England?
Kempston Academy is 339th of 460 and Springfield Primary School is 1591st of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).