Hillborough Junior School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Luton, East of England LU1 5EZ · Luton
#279 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#2168 of 15,697 nationally
About Hillborough Junior School
Hillborough Junior School is a local authority primary located in Luton, in the Luton local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 7–11. In 2025 it enrolled 358 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 79.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 279th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (95th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (24th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 358; capacity filled 99.4%.
There are 72 schools in Luton; Hillborough Junior School ranks 5th 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%)87%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)23%
- 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%)35.5%
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 Hillborough Junior School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 358
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 35.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 87%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 23%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Hillborough Junior School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
296 students · 0 m away
Farley Junior Academy
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
334 students · 433 m away
Tennyson Road Primary School
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
724 students · 646 m away
Oakwood Primary School
Luton · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
149 students · 736 m away
The Stockwood Park Academy
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,438 students · 832 m away
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
421 students · 979 m away
Dallow Primary School
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
605 students · 1.0 km away
Whipperley Infant Academy
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
241 students · 1.1 km away
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
LUTON · Independent all-through · Ages 9–19
139 students · 1.3 km away
Cutenhoe Hill Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
360 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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357 students
Cassiobury Junior School
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359 students
Cutenhoe Hill Primary School
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360 students
Fawcett Primary School
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The Mayflower Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillborough Junior School a good school?
Hillborough Junior School has a Success Index (England) of 79.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #279 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 Hillborough Junior School rank in East of England?
Hillborough Junior School ranks #279 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #2168 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillborough Junior School?
Hillborough Junior School had 358 students in 2025.
Is Hillborough Junior School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hillborough Junior School is classified as a primary covering Ages 7–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Hillborough Junior School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hillborough Junior School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.