Cheddington Combined School vs Edlesborough Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheddington Combined School
Cheddington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
Edlesborough Primary Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
224 students
| Measure | Cheddington Combined School Cheddington, South East | Edlesborough Primary Academy Dunstable, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1498 of 2,471 | #464 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8616 of 15,697 | #2454 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 195 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 13.3% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 25% |
| 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 | Cheddington | Dunstable |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cheddingtonschool.org | epa-primary.org |
The verdict
- •Edlesborough Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.1 vs 47.2).
- •Edlesborough Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 56%).
- •Edlesborough Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 9%).
- •Edlesborough Primary Academy is the larger school with 224 students compared with 195.
- •Cheddington Combined School is a local authority school while Edlesborough Primary Academy 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 Cheddington Combined School better than Edlesborough Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Edlesborough Primary Academy ranks higher (78.1 vs 47.2 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 Cheddington Combined School and Edlesborough Primary Academy?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Cheddington and Dunstable in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheddington Combined School: 195. Edlesborough Primary Academy: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheddington Combined School and Edlesborough Primary Academy rank in South East?
Cheddington Combined School is 1498th of 2,471 and Edlesborough Primary Academy is 464th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).