Harlington Lower School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Dunstable, East of England LU5 6PD · Central Bedfordshire
#353 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#2743 of 15,697 nationally
About Harlington Lower School
Harlington Lower School is a academy primary located in Dunstable, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–9. In 2025 it enrolled 130 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 76.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 353rd of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (76th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 130; capacity filled 86.7%.
There are 27 schools in Dunstable; Harlington Lower School ranks 4th of 27 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%)11.5%
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 Harlington Lower School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 130
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 11.5%
- 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 Harlington Lower School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Harlington Upper School
Dunstable · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,156 students · 408 m away
Westoning Lower School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
115 students · 1.7 km away
Sundon Lower School
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
63 students · 3.2 km away
Parkfields Middle School
Dunstable · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
460 students · 3.4 km away
Toddington St George Church of England School
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
341 students · 3.6 km away
Flitwick Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
336 students · 3.8 km away
Kingsmoor Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
167 students · 4.1 km away
Woodland Middle School Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
645 students · 4.2 km away
Templefield Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
290 students · 4.2 km away
Greenfield CofE VC Lower School
Greenfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
145 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Kennett Primary School
Newmarket · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
130 students
John Clare Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
130 students
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey
Harwich · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
130 students
St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
131 students
Rivenhall Church of England Primary School
Witham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
Campton Academy
Shefford · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
128 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Harlington Lower School a good school?
Harlington Lower School has a Success Index (England) of 76.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #353 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 Harlington Lower School rank in East of England?
Harlington Lower School ranks #353 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #2743 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Harlington Lower School?
Harlington Lower School had 130 students in 2025.
Is Harlington Lower School a primary school or a secondary school?
Harlington Lower School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Harlington Lower School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Harlington Lower School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.