Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School vs Beecroft Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 668 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Dunstable · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
205 students
Beecroft Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
413 students
| Measure | Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School Dunstable, East of England | Beecroft Academy Dunstable, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1611 of 1,872 | #1713 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13527 of 15,697 | #14237 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 205 | 413 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 413 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.ashtonstpeters.beds.sch.uk/ | www.beecroftacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.0 vs 18.3).
- •Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (45% vs 39%).
- •Beecroft Academy is the larger school with 413 students compared with 205.
- •Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School is a local authority school while Beecroft Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School better than Beecroft Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School ranks higher (23.0 vs 18.3 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 Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School and Beecroft Academy?
About 668 m in a straight line, between Dunstable and Dunstable in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School: 205. Beecroft Academy: 413. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School and Beecroft Academy rank in East of England?
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School is 1611th of 1,872 and Beecroft Academy is 1713th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).