Newton Blossomville Church of England School vs Olney Infant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Blossomville Church of England School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
7 students
Olney Infant Academy
Olney · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
249 students
| Measure | Newton Blossomville Church of England School Bedford, South East | Olney Infant Academy Olney, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #294 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #1444 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 7 | 249 |
| Pupils on roll | 7 | 249 |
| Free school meals | 42.9% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 29.2% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Olney |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.newtonblossomvilleschool.org.uk/ | www.olneyinfantacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Olney Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 15.3).
- •Olney Infant Academy is the larger school with 249 students compared with 7.
- •Newton Blossomville Church of England School is a local authority school while Olney Infant 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 Newton Blossomville Church of England School better than Olney Infant Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Olney Infant Academy ranks higher (84.9 vs 15.3 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 Newton Blossomville Church of England School and Olney Infant Academy?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Olney in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newton Blossomville Church of England School: 7. Olney Infant Academy: 249. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton Blossomville Church of England School and Olney Infant Academy rank in South East?
Newton Blossomville Church of England School is unranked and Olney Infant Academy is 294th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).