Maulden Lower School vs The Firs Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maulden Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
166 students
The Firs Lower School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
350 students
| Measure | Maulden Lower School Bedford, East of England | The Firs Lower School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #251 of 1,872 | #49 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1925 of 15,697 | #321 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 166 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 166 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 110.7% | 100.6% |
| 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 | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.mauldenlower.com | www.firslower.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Firs Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.1 vs 81.5).
- •The Firs Lower School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 166.
- •Maulden Lower School is a local authority school while The Firs Lower School 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 Maulden Lower School better than The Firs Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), The Firs Lower School ranks higher (95.1 vs 81.5 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 Maulden Lower School and The Firs Lower School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maulden Lower School: 166. The Firs Lower School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maulden Lower School and The Firs Lower School rank in East of England?
Maulden Lower School is 251st of 1,872 and The Firs Lower School is 49th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).