Beecroft Academy vs Dunstable Icknield Lower School
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.
Beecroft Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
413 students
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
295 students
| Measure | Beecroft Academy Dunstable, East of England | Dunstable Icknield Lower School Dunstable, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1713 of 1,872 | #694 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14237 of 15,697 | #5686 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 413 | 295 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 295 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 86.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.beecroftacademy.co.uk/ | www.dunstableicknield.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dunstable Icknield Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.8 vs 18.3).
- •Beecroft Academy is the larger school with 413 students compared with 295.
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 Beecroft Academy better than Dunstable Icknield Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Dunstable Icknield Lower School ranks higher (60.8 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 Beecroft Academy and Dunstable Icknield Lower School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Dunstable and Dunstable in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beecroft Academy: 413. Dunstable Icknield Lower School: 295. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beecroft Academy and Dunstable Icknield Lower School rank in East of England?
Beecroft Academy is 1713th of 1,872 and Dunstable Icknield Lower School is 694th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).