Al Hikmah Boys School vs Downside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al Hikmah Boys School
Luton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
141 students
Downside Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
1,015 students
| Measure | Al Hikmah Boys School Luton, East of England | Downside Primary School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #348 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #2684 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 141 | 1,015 |
| Pupils on roll | 141 | 1,015 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Luton | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.alhikmahschool.com | www.downside-primary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Downside Primary School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 141.
- •Al Hikmah Boys School is a independent school while Downside Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Al Hikmah Boys School is boys and Downside Primary School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Al Hikmah Boys School better than Downside Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Al Hikmah Boys School and Downside Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al Hikmah Boys School: 141. Downside Primary School: 1,015. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al Hikmah Boys School and Downside Primary School rank in East of England?
Al Hikmah Boys School is unranked and Downside Primary School is 348th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).