Bushmead Primary & Nursery School vs Stopsley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 836 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
Stopsley High School
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,046 students
| Measure | Bushmead Primary & Nursery School Luton, East of England | Stopsley High School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1245 of 1,872 | #308 of 460 |
| National rank | #10194 of 15,697 | #2539 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 720 | 1,046 |
| Pupils on roll | 720 | 1,046 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 32.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 77.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Luton | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bushmeadprimaryschool.co.uk | www.stopsleyhighschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bushmead Primary & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.8 vs 38.4).
- •Stopsley High School is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 720.
- •Bushmead Primary & Nursery School is a local authority school while Stopsley 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 Stopsley High School?
On the Success Index (England), Bushmead Primary & Nursery School ranks higher (39.8 vs 38.4 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 Stopsley High School?
About 836 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. Stopsley High School: 1,046. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bushmead Primary & Nursery School and Stopsley High School rank in East of England?
Bushmead Primary & Nursery School is 1245th of 1,872 and Stopsley High School is 308th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).