Ardley Hill Academy vs Manshead Church of England Academy
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.
Ardley Hill Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
422 students
Manshead Church of England Academy
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,134 students
| Measure | Ardley Hill Academy Dunstable, East of England | Manshead Church of England Academy Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1151 of 1,872 | #289 of 460 |
| National rank | #9491 of 15,697 | #2347 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 422 | 1,134 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 1,134 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 81.2% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.4 |
| town | Dunstable | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ardleyhill.org.uk | www.mansheadschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (43.0 vs 42.1).
- •Manshead Church of England Academy is the larger school with 1,134 students compared with 422.
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 Manshead Church of England 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 Ardley Hill Academy and Manshead Church of England Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dunstable and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ardley Hill Academy: 422. Manshead Church of England Academy: 1,134. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ardley Hill Academy and Manshead Church of England Academy rank in East of England?
Ardley Hill Academy is 1151st of 1,872 and Manshead Church of England Academy is 289th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).