Bushmead Primary & Nursery School vs William Austin Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km 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
William Austin Junior School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
498 students
| Measure | Bushmead Primary & Nursery School Luton, East of England | William Austin Junior School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1245 of 1,872 | #713 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10194 of 15,697 | #5914 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 720 | 498 |
| Pupils on roll | 720 | 498 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 29.9% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 83% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 10% |
| 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.bushmeadprimaryschool.co.uk | www.william-austin.com |
The verdict
- •William Austin Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 39.8).
- •William Austin Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 60%).
- •William Austin Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 1%).
- •Bushmead Primary & Nursery School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 498.
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 William Austin Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), William Austin Junior School ranks higher (59.7 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 William Austin Junior School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bushmead Primary & Nursery School: 720. William Austin Junior School: 498. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bushmead Primary & Nursery School and William Austin Junior School rank in East of England?
Bushmead Primary & Nursery School is 1245th of 1,872 and William Austin Junior School is 713th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).