Beaudesert Lower School vs Hockliffe Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaudesert Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
278 students
Hockliffe Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
67 students
| Measure | Beaudesert Lower School Leighton Buzzard, East of England | Hockliffe Lower School Leighton Buzzard, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #197 of 1,872 | #35 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1514 of 15,697 | #241 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 278 | 67 |
| Pupils on roll | 278 | 67 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 4.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 89.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Leighton Buzzard | Leighton Buzzard |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.beaudesert.school | www.hockliffelowerschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hockliffe Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.9 vs 84.3).
- •Beaudesert Lower School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 67.
- •Beaudesert Lower School is a local authority school while Hockliffe Lower School 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 Beaudesert Lower School better than Hockliffe Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Hockliffe Lower School ranks higher (95.9 vs 84.3 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 Beaudesert Lower School and Hockliffe Lower School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Leighton Buzzard and Leighton Buzzard in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beaudesert Lower School: 278. Hockliffe Lower School: 67. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beaudesert Lower School and Hockliffe Lower School rank in East of England?
Beaudesert Lower School is 197th of 1,872 and Hockliffe Lower School is 35th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).