Beechwood Primary School vs Downside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
873 students
Downside Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
1,015 students
| Measure | Beechwood Primary School Luton, East of England | Downside Primary School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1584 of 1,872 | #348 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13250 of 15,697 | #2684 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 873 | 1,015 |
| Pupils on roll | 873 | 1,015 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 14% |
| 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 | Luton | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.beechwoodprimary.org.uk | www.downside-primary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Downside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.8 vs 24.6).
- •Downside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 46%).
- •Downside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 3%).
- •Downside Primary School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 873.
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 Beechwood Primary School better than Downside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Downside Primary School ranks higher (76.8 vs 24.6 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 Beechwood Primary School and Downside Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood Primary School: 873. Downside Primary School: 1,015. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood Primary School and Downside Primary School rank in East of England?
Beechwood Primary School is 1584th of 1,872 and Downside Primary School is 348th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).