Arden Forest Infant School vs Nicholas Chamberlaine School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arden Forest Infant School
Bedworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
161 students
Nicholas Chamberlaine School
Bedworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,456 students
| Measure | Arden Forest Infant School Bedworth, West Midlands | Nicholas Chamberlaine School Bedworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #405 of 1,690 | #383 of 493 |
| National rank | #4332 of 15,697 | #3246 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 161 | 1,456 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 1,456 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.8 |
| town | Bedworth | Bedworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ardenforest.warwickshire.sch.uk/ | nicholaschamberlaine-gst.org/ |
The verdict
- •Arden Forest Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 24.1).
- •Nicholas Chamberlaine School is the larger school with 1,456 students compared with 161.
- •Arden Forest Infant School is a local authority school while Nicholas Chamberlaine 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 Arden Forest Infant School better than Nicholas Chamberlaine School?
On the Success Index (England), Arden Forest Infant School ranks higher (67.6 vs 24.1 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 Arden Forest Infant School and Nicholas Chamberlaine School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bedworth and Bedworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arden Forest Infant School: 161. Nicholas Chamberlaine School: 1,456. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arden Forest Infant School and Nicholas Chamberlaine School rank in West Midlands?
Arden Forest Infant School is 405th of 1,690 and Nicholas Chamberlaine School is 383rd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).