Mark Rutherford School vs The Hills Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mark Rutherford School
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,150 students
The Hills Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
| Measure | Mark Rutherford School Bedford, East of England | The Hills Academy Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #323 of 460 | #712 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2650 of 4,090 | #5911 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,150 | 442 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,150 | 442 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.52 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.3 | – |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.markrutherford.beds.sch.uk/ | www.thehillsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Hills Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 36.0).
- •Mark Rutherford School is the larger school with 1,150 students compared with 442.
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 Mark Rutherford School better than The Hills Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Hills Academy ranks higher (59.7 vs 36.0 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 Mark Rutherford School and The Hills Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mark Rutherford School: 1,150. The Hills Academy: 442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mark Rutherford School and The Hills Academy rank in East of England?
Mark Rutherford School is 323rd of 460 and The Hills Academy is 712th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).