Cotton End Forest SchoolWilstead Primary School
Inspection, results, pupils and attendance side by side in Bedford.
Summary of the comparison
Cotton End Forest School and Wilstead Primary School are primary schools in Bedford.
Cotton End Forest School was judged the expected standard and Wilstead Primary School was judged Good.
The share of pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 has risen at Cotton End Forest School (41.0% in 2022-23, 77.0% in 2024-25).
Side-by-side comparison
| Measure | BedfordCotton End Forest School | BedfordWilstead Primary School | England average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Our score | D54/100 | Not scored | |
| Local ranking | 33rd of 51 in Bedford | Not ranked | |
| Inspection | Ofsted: Good | Ofsted: Good | |
| School type | Community school | Academy converter | |
| Phase | Primary | Primary | |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | Not reported | |
| Capacity | 630 | 210 | |
| Location | Bedford, MK45 3AG | Bedford, MK45 3BX | |
| Key Stage 2 (SATs) | |||
| Reading, writing & maths at expected standard | 77.0% | Not reported | 62.0% |
| At higher standard | 0.0% | Not reported | 8.0% |
| Reading average scaled score | 107.0 | Not reported | 106.0 |
| Maths average scaled score | 106.0 | Not reported | 105.0 |
| Pupils | |||
| Pupils in the census | 418 | Not reported | |
| Free school meals (ever 6) | 17.7% | Not reported | |
| English as an additional language | 11.5% | Not reported | |
| SEN support | 13.4% | Not reported | |
| SEN with an EHC plan | 4.3% | Not reported | |
| Attendance | |||
| Overall absence | 4.7% | Not reported | 6.2% |
| Persistent absence | 9.3% | Not reported | 15.8% |
Full profiles: Cotton End Forest School · Wilstead Primary School