KWS School vs Sheerhatch Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.5 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
Sheerhatch Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
129 students
| Measure | KWS School Bedford, East of England | Sheerhatch Primary School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1596 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #13371 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 18 | 129 |
| Pupils on roll | 18 | 129 |
| Free school meals | – | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 72% | 61.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 3.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kwseducational.co.uk | www.sheerhatchprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Sheerhatch Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.0 vs 2.4).
- •Sheerhatch Primary School is the larger school with 129 students compared with 18.
- •KWS School is a independent school while Sheerhatch Primary School is a local authority 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 KWS School better than Sheerhatch Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sheerhatch Primary School ranks higher (24.0 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 Sheerhatch Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
KWS School: 18. Sheerhatch Primary School: 129. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do KWS School and Sheerhatch Primary School rank in East of England?
KWS School is unranked and Sheerhatch Primary School is 1596th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).