Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School vs Scott Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 860 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
Bedford · Independent primary · Ages 0–7
297 students
Scott Primary School & Nursery
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
469 students
| Measure | Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Bedford, East of England | Scott Primary School & Nursery Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1250 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #10219 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 297 | 469 |
| Pupils on roll | 297 | 469 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 84.9% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | – | www.scottprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Scott Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 469 students compared with 297.
- •Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School is a independent school while Scott Primary School & Nursery is a local authority 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 Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School better than Scott Primary School & Nursery?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School and Scott Primary School & Nursery?
About 860 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School: 297. Scott Primary School & Nursery: 469. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School and Scott Primary School & Nursery rank in East of England?
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School is unranked and Scott Primary School & Nursery is 1250th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).