Bushmead Primary & Nursery School vs Icknield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 879 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bushmead Primary & Nursery School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
720 students
Icknield High School
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,452 students
| Measure | Bushmead Primary & Nursery School Luton, East of England | Icknield High School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1245 of 1,872 | #149 of 460 |
| National rank | #10194 of 15,697 | #1173 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 720 | 1,452 |
| Pupils on roll | 720 | 1,452 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 27.9% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Luton | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bushmeadprimaryschool.co.uk | www.icknield.beds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Icknield High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 39.8).
- •Icknield High School is the larger school with 1,452 students compared with 720.
- •Bushmead Primary & Nursery School is a local authority school while Icknield High 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 Bushmead Primary & Nursery School better than Icknield High School?
On the Success Index (England), Icknield High School ranks higher (66.6 vs 39.8 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 Bushmead Primary & Nursery School and Icknield High School?
About 879 m in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bushmead Primary & Nursery School: 720. Icknield High School: 1,452. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bushmead Primary & Nursery School and Icknield High School rank in East of England?
Bushmead Primary & Nursery School is 1245th of 1,872 and Icknield High School is 149th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).