Redborne Upper School and Community College vs The Firs Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 851 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redborne Upper School and Community College
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,657 students
The Firs Lower School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
350 students
| Measure | Redborne Upper School and Community College Bedford, East of England | The Firs Lower School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #179 of 460 | #49 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1433 of 4,090 | #321 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 1,657 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,657 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 116.9% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.89 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.2 | – |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | redbornecommunitycollege.com | www.firslower.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Firs Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.1 vs 60.9).
- •Redborne Upper School and Community College is the larger school with 1,657 students compared with 350.
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 Redborne Upper School and Community College better than The Firs Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), The Firs Lower School ranks higher (95.1 vs 60.9 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 Redborne Upper School and Community College and The Firs Lower School?
About 851 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Redborne Upper School and Community College: 1,657. The Firs Lower School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Redborne Upper School and Community College and The Firs Lower School rank in East of England?
Redborne Upper School and Community College is 179th of 460 and The Firs Lower School is 49th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).