Al Hikmah Boys School vs The Ferrars Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 790 m 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
The Ferrars Academy
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
310 students
| Measure | Al Hikmah Boys School Luton, East of England | The Ferrars Academy Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #443 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #3575 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 141 | 310 |
| Pupils on roll | 141 | 310 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.theferrarsacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Ferrars Academy is the larger school with 310 students compared with 141.
- •Al Hikmah Boys School is a independent school while The Ferrars Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Al Hikmah Boys School is boys and The Ferrars Academy 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 The Ferrars Academy?
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 The Ferrars Academy?
About 790 m in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al Hikmah Boys School: 141. The Ferrars Academy: 310. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al Hikmah Boys School and The Ferrars Academy rank in East of England?
Al Hikmah Boys School is unranked and The Ferrars Academy is 443rd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).