Robert Bloomfield Academy vs Southill Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert Bloomfield Academy
Shefford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
962 students
Southill Lower School
Biggleswade · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
78 students
| Measure | Robert Bloomfield Academy Shefford, East of England | Southill Lower School Biggleswade, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #358 of 460 | #658 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2908 of 4,090 | #5382 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 962 | 78 |
| Pupils on roll | 962 | 78 |
| Free school meals | 13.3% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 104% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | – |
| 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 | Shefford | Biggleswade |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.robertbloomfield.beds.sch.uk/ | www.southilllower.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Southill Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.2 vs 31.1).
- •Robert Bloomfield Academy is the larger school with 962 students compared with 78.
- •Robert Bloomfield Academy is a academy school while Southill Lower School 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 Robert Bloomfield Academy better than Southill Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Southill Lower School ranks higher (62.2 vs 31.1 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 Robert Bloomfield Academy and Southill Lower School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Shefford and Biggleswade in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Robert Bloomfield Academy: 962. Southill Lower School: 78. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Robert Bloomfield Academy and Southill Lower School rank in East of England?
Robert Bloomfield Academy is 358th of 460 and Southill Lower School is 658th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).