Ardley Hill Academy vs St. Augustine's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 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
St. Augustine's Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
| Measure | Ardley Hill Academy Dunstable, East of England | St. Augustine's Academy Dunstable, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1151 of 1,872 | #1859 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9491 of 15,697 | #15392 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 422 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 40.1% |
| Capacity filled | 81.2% | 93.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 32% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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 | Dunstable |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ardleyhill.org.uk | www.staugustinesacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ardley Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.0 vs 8.5).
- •Ardley Hill Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 32%).
- •Ardley Hill Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Ardley Hill Academy is the larger school with 422 students compared with 177.
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 St. Augustine's Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ardley Hill Academy ranks higher (43.0 vs 8.5 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 St. Augustine's Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Dunstable and Dunstable in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ardley Hill Academy: 422. St. Augustine's Academy: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ardley Hill Academy and St. Augustine's Academy rank in East of England?
Ardley Hill Academy is 1151st of 1,872 and St. Augustine's Academy is 1859th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).