KWS School vs Open Box Education Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 61 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KWS School
Bedford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
18 students
Open Box Education Centre
Essex · Independent secondary · Ages 14–17
16 students
| Measure | KWS School Bedford, East of England | Open Box Education Centre Essex, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 14–17 |
| Students | 18 | 16 |
| Pupils on roll | 18 | 16 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 72% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 3.4 | 15.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 33.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 33.3% |
| EBacc average points | 0.21 | 0.97 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bedford | Essex |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kwseducational.co.uk | www.openboxeducation.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Open Box Education Centre scores higher on the Success Index (England) (12.9 vs 2.4).
- •KWS School is the larger school with 18 students compared with 16.
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 KWS School better than Open Box Education Centre?
On the Success Index (England), Open Box Education Centre ranks higher (12.9 vs 2.4 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 KWS School and Open Box Education Centre?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Essex in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
KWS School: 18. Open Box Education Centre: 16. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do KWS School and Open Box Education Centre rank in East of England?
KWS School is unranked and Open Box Education Centre is unranked among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).