Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School vs Bedford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 948 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
490 students
Bedford Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
393 students
| Measure | Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School Liverpool, North West | Bedford Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1128 of 2,286 | #2215 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8943 of 15,697 | #15461 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 490 | 393 |
| Pupils on roll | 490 | 393 |
| Free school meals | 51.2% | 52.9% |
| Capacity filled | 116.7% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 0% |
| 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 | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.arnotstmary.co.uk/ | www.bedfordprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.6 vs 7.5).
- •Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 38%).
- •Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 393.
- •Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Bedford Primary 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 Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School better than Bedford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School ranks higher (45.6 vs 7.5 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 Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School and Bedford Primary School?
About 948 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School: 490. Bedford Primary School: 393. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School and Bedford Primary School rank in North West?
Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School is 1128th of 2,286 and Bedford Primary School is 2215th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).