Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School vs Priory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km 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
Priory Academy
Dunstable · Academy all-through · Ages 9–16
830 students
| Measure | Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School Dunstable, East of England | Priory Academy Dunstable, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1611 of 1,872 | #184 of 460 |
| National rank | #13527 of 15,697 | #1474 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 9–16 |
| Students | 205 | 830 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 830 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 118.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dunstable | Dunstable |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ashtonstpeters.beds.sch.uk/ | www.prioryacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Priory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.2 vs 23.0).
- •Priory Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 45%).
- •Priory Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Priory Academy is the larger school with 830 students compared with 205.
- •Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School is a local authority school while Priory 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 Priory Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Priory Academy ranks higher (60.2 vs 23.0 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 Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School and Priory Academy?
About 1.0 km 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. Priory Academy: 830. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School and Priory Academy rank in East of England?
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School is 1611th of 1,872 and Priory Academy is 184th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).