Pinchmill Primary School vs Sharnbrook Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinchmill Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
88 students
Sharnbrook Primary
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
| Measure | Pinchmill Primary School Bedford, East of England | Sharnbrook Primary Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1705 of 1,872 | #557 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14186 of 15,697 | #4590 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 88 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 88 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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.pinchmill.beds.sch.uk/ | www.sharnbrookprimary.beds.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sharnbrook Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.4 vs 18.7).
- •Sharnbrook Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 29%).
- •Sharnbrook Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Sharnbrook Primary is the larger school with 216 students compared with 88.
- •Pinchmill Primary School is a local authority school while Sharnbrook Primary 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 Pinchmill Primary School better than Sharnbrook Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Sharnbrook Primary ranks higher (66.4 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 Pinchmill Primary School and Sharnbrook Primary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pinchmill Primary School: 88. Sharnbrook Primary: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pinchmill Primary School and Sharnbrook Primary rank in East of England?
Pinchmill Primary School is 1705th of 1,872 and Sharnbrook Primary is 557th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).