Chalton Lower School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Luton, East of England LU4 9UJ · Central Bedfordshire
#207 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#1596 of 15,697 nationally
About Chalton Lower School
Chalton Lower School is a local authority primary located in Luton, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–9. In 2025 it enrolled 65 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 83.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 207th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (84th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 65; capacity filled 86.7%.
There are 72 schools in Luton; Chalton Lower School ranks 4th of 67 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)9.2%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Chalton Lower School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 65
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 86.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Chalton Lower School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Thornhill Primary School
Dunstable · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
516 students · 1.2 km away
Houstone School
Dunstable · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
765 students · 1.4 km away
Lime Tree Primary Academy
Houghton Regis · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
360 students · 1.7 km away
Sundon Lower School
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
63 students · 2.2 km away
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
213 students · 2.2 km away
Lealands High School
Luton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,025 students · 2.3 km away
Tithe Farm Primary School
Dunstable · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
432 students · 2.3 km away
Pirton Hill Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
392 students · 2.5 km away
Parklea Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
547 students · 2.7 km away
Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
206 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Woburn Lower School
Woburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
65 students
Widford School
Widford Herts · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
65 students
Dunton CofE Junior School
Biggleswade · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
66 students
Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
64 students
Highwood Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
66 students
St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Sudbury · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
64 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Chalton Lower School a good school?
Chalton Lower School has a Success Index (England) of 83.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #207 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Chalton Lower School rank in East of England?
Chalton Lower School ranks #207 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #1596 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Chalton Lower School?
Chalton Lower School had 65 students in 2025.
Is Chalton Lower School a primary school or a secondary school?
Chalton Lower School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Chalton Lower School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Chalton Lower School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.