Robert Bloomfield Academy vs Southill Lower School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Robert Bloomfield Academy
Shefford
Southill Lower School
Biggleswade
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy converter
Community school
Age Range
9–13
3–9
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
962
78
Capacity
960
75
Occupancy
100%
104%
FSM %
13.3%
16.2%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Good
Last Inspected
Feb 2025
Nov 2025
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
-
KS2 Reading
68%
-
KS2 Maths
63%
-
KS2 Writing
55%
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