Milton Ernest CofE Primary School vs Thurleigh Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
67 students
Thurleigh Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
92 students
| Measure | Milton Ernest CofE Primary School Bedford, East of England | Thurleigh Primary School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #960 of 1,872 | #1706 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7994 of 15,697 | #14194 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 67 | 92 |
| Pupils on roll | 67 | 92 |
| Free school meals | 7.5% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 79.8% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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.ewmeschools.org.uk | www.thurleighprimary.uk |
The verdict
- •Milton Ernest CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.0 vs 18.7).
- •Milton Ernest CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 50%).
- •Milton Ernest CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Thurleigh Primary School is the larger school with 92 students compared with 67.
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 Milton Ernest CofE Primary School better than Thurleigh Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Milton Ernest CofE Primary School ranks higher (50.0 vs 18.7 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 Milton Ernest CofE Primary School and Thurleigh Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School: 67. Thurleigh Primary School: 92. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Milton Ernest CofE Primary School and Thurleigh Primary School rank in East of England?
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School is 960th of 1,872 and Thurleigh Primary School is 1706th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).