Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School vs St Thomas More Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km 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
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
893 students
| Measure | Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Bedford, East of England | St Thomas More Catholic School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #221 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #1780 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 0–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 297 | 893 |
| Pupils on roll | 297 | 893 |
| Free school meals | – | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 84.9% | 85.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.91 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.9 |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | – | www.st-thomasmore.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic School is the larger school with 893 students compared with 297.
- •Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School is a independent school while St Thomas More Catholic 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 Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School better than St Thomas More Catholic School?
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 St Thomas More Catholic School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School: 297. St Thomas More Catholic School: 893. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School and St Thomas More Catholic School rank in East of England?
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School is unranked and St Thomas More Catholic School is 221st of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).