Meppershall Church of England Academy vs Robert Bloomfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meppershall Church of England Academy
Shefford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
238 students
Robert Bloomfield Academy
Shefford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
962 students
| Measure | Meppershall Church of England Academy Shefford, East of England | Robert Bloomfield Academy Shefford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1740 of 1,872 | #358 of 460 |
| National rank | #14459 of 15,697 | #2908 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 238 | 962 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 962 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 113.3% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Shefford | Shefford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.meppershallschool.org.uk | www.robertbloomfield.beds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Robert Bloomfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.1 vs 16.8).
- •Robert Bloomfield Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (42% vs 30%).
- •Robert Bloomfield Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Robert Bloomfield Academy is the larger school with 962 students compared with 238.
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 Meppershall Church of England Academy better than Robert Bloomfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Robert Bloomfield Academy ranks higher (31.1 vs 16.8 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 Meppershall Church of England Academy and Robert Bloomfield Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Shefford and Shefford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meppershall Church of England Academy: 238. Robert Bloomfield Academy: 962. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meppershall Church of England Academy and Robert Bloomfield Academy rank in East of England?
Meppershall Church of England Academy is 1740th of 1,872 and Robert Bloomfield Academy is 358th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).