Livingstone Primary School vs Priory Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 631 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Livingstone Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
457 students
Priory Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
| Measure | Livingstone Primary School Bedford, East of England | Priory Primary School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1751 of 1,872 | #1670 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14550 of 15,697 | #13923 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 457 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 457 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 36% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 103.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.livingstoneprimary.co.uk | www.prioryprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Priory Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.4 vs 16.2).
- •Priory Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 49%).
- •Livingstone Primary School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 214.
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 Livingstone Primary School better than Priory Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Priory Primary School ranks higher (20.4 vs 16.2 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 Livingstone Primary School and Priory Primary School?
About 631 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Livingstone Primary School: 457. Priory Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Livingstone Primary School and Priory Primary School rank in East of England?
Livingstone Primary School is 1751st of 1,872 and Priory Primary School is 1670th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).