Oakley Primary Academy vs Ursula Taylor Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakley Primary Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
Ursula Taylor Church of England School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
350 students
| Measure | Oakley Primary Academy Bedford, East of England | Ursula Taylor Church of England School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1070 of 1,872 | #1633 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8864 of 15,697 | #13682 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 210 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 75% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 4% |
| 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.oakleyprimary.academy/ | www.ursulataylorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Oakley Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.1 vs 22.0).
- •Oakley Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 35%).
- •Ursula Taylor Church of England School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •Ursula Taylor Church of England School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 210.
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 Oakley Primary Academy better than Ursula Taylor Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakley Primary Academy ranks higher (46.1 vs 22.0 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 Oakley Primary Academy and Ursula Taylor Church of England School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakley Primary Academy: 210. Ursula Taylor Church of England School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakley Primary Academy and Ursula Taylor Church of England School rank in East of England?
Oakley Primary Academy is 1070th of 1,872 and Ursula Taylor Church of England School is 1633rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).