Newton Blossomville Church of England School vs Olney Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.0 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 Middle School
Olney · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
349 students
| Measure | Newton Blossomville Church of England School Bedford, South East | Olney Middle School Olney, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #927 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #5163 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 7 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 7 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 42.9% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 29.2% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.olneymiddle.milton-keynes.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Olney Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.4 vs 15.3).
- •Olney Middle School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 7.
- •Newton Blossomville Church of England School is a local authority school while Olney Middle 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 Newton Blossomville Church of England School better than Olney Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Olney Middle School ranks higher (63.4 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 Middle School?
About 4.0 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 Middle School: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton Blossomville Church of England School and Olney Middle School rank in South East?
Newton Blossomville Church of England School is unranked and Olney Middle School is 927th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).