Ardley Hill Academy vs Home Farm Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 94 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardley Hill Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
422 students
Home Farm Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
422 students
| Measure | Ardley Hill Academy Dunstable, East of England | Home Farm Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1151 of 1,872 | #275 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9491 of 15,697 | #2149 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 422 | 422 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 422 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 7.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.2% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 13% |
| 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 | Dunstable | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ardleyhill.org.uk | www.homefarmprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Home Farm Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 43.0).
- •Home Farm Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 60%).
- •Home Farm Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
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 Ardley Hill Academy better than Home Farm Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Home Farm Primary School ranks higher (80.0 vs 43.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ardley Hill Academy and Home Farm Primary School?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Dunstable and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ardley Hill Academy: 422. Home Farm Primary School: 422. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ardley Hill Academy and Home Farm Primary School rank in East of England?
Ardley Hill Academy is 1151st of 1,872 and Home Farm Primary School is 275th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).