KWS School vs The Hills Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.7 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
The Hills Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
| Measure | KWS School Bedford, East of England | The Hills Academy Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #712 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #5911 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 18 | 442 |
| Pupils on roll | 18 | 442 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 72% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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.thehillsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Hills Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 2.4).
- •The Hills Academy is the larger school with 442 students compared with 18.
- •KWS School is a independent school while The Hills Academy 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 KWS School better than The Hills Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Hills Academy ranks higher (59.7 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 The Hills Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
KWS School: 18. The Hills Academy: 442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do KWS School and The Hills Academy rank in East of England?
KWS School is unranked and The Hills Academy is 712th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).