King's Oak Primary School vs Shackleton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 792 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's Oak Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 1–11
826 students
Shackleton Primary School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
487 students
| Measure | King's Oak Primary School Bedford, East of England | Shackleton Primary School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1456 of 1,872 | #1656 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12111 of 15,697 | #13814 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 1–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 826 | 487 |
| Pupils on roll | 826 | 487 |
| Free school meals | 42.2% | 34.1% |
| Capacity filled | 88.2% | 101.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kingsoakprimary.co.uk | www.shackletonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •King's Oak Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.5 vs 21.1).
- •King's Oak Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 54%).
- •King's Oak Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •King's Oak Primary School is the larger school with 826 students compared with 487.
- •King's Oak Primary School is a local authority school while Shackleton Primary School is a academy 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 King's Oak Primary School better than Shackleton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), King's Oak Primary School ranks higher (30.5 vs 21.1 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 King's Oak Primary School and Shackleton Primary School?
About 792 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's Oak Primary School: 826. Shackleton Primary School: 487. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's Oak Primary School and Shackleton Primary School rank in East of England?
King's Oak Primary School is 1456th of 1,872 and Shackleton Primary School is 1656th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).