Lincroft Academy vs Milton Ernest CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincroft Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
923 students
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
67 students
| Measure | Lincroft Academy Bedford, East of England | Milton Ernest CofE Primary School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #173 of 460 | #960 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1369 of 4,090 | #7994 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 923 | 67 |
| Pupils on roll | 923 | 67 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.3% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.98 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.lincroft.academy | www.ewmeschools.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lincroft Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.3 vs 50.0).
- •Lincroft Academy is the larger school with 923 students compared with 67.
- •Lincroft Academy is a academy school while Milton Ernest CofE 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 Lincroft Academy better than Milton Ernest CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lincroft Academy ranks higher (62.3 vs 50.0 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 Lincroft Academy and Milton Ernest CofE Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lincroft Academy: 923. Milton Ernest CofE Primary School: 67. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lincroft Academy and Milton Ernest CofE Primary School rank in East of England?
Lincroft Academy is 173rd of 460 and Milton Ernest CofE Primary School is 960th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).