Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College vs Wootton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Bedford · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
749 students
Wootton Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
822 students
| Measure | Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College Bedford, East of England | Wootton Academy Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #211 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #1684 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Sixth form | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 749 | 822 |
| Pupils on roll | 749 | 822 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 107% | 48.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.81 |
| A level points per entry | 34.7 | – |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | – | www.wootton.beds.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Wootton Academy is the larger school with 822 students compared with 749.
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 Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College better than Wootton Academy?
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 Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College and Wootton Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College: 749. Wootton Academy: 822. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College and Wootton Academy rank in East of England?
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College is unranked and Wootton Academy is 211th of 460 among sixth form schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).