Lakeview School vs Willow Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeview School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
436 students
Willow Grove Primary School
Wixams · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
| Measure | Lakeview School Bedford, East of England | Willow Grove Primary School Wixams, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #853 of 1,872 | #479 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7048 of 15,697 | #3929 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 436 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 436 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 12.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Wixams |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.lakeview.beds.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.0 vs 54.3).
- •Lakeview School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 104.
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 Lakeview School better than Willow Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Willow Grove Primary School ranks higher (70.0 vs 54.3 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 Lakeview School and Willow Grove Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Wixams in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lakeview School: 436. Willow Grove Primary School: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lakeview School and Willow Grove Primary School rank in East of England?
Lakeview School is 853rd of 1,872 and Willow Grove Primary School is 479th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).