Caddington Village School vs Farley Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caddington Village School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
277 students
Farley Junior Academy
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
334 students
| Measure | Caddington Village School Luton, East of England | Farley Junior Academy Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #865 of 1,872 | #1023 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7128 of 15,697 | #8517 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 277 | 334 |
| Pupils on roll | 277 | 334 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 38.6% |
| Capacity filled | 66% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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.caddingtonschool.net | www.farleyacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Caddington Village School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.8 vs 47.6).
- •Farley Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 62%).
- •Farley Junior Academy is the larger school with 334 students compared with 277.
- •Caddington Village School is a local authority school while Farley Junior Academy 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 Caddington Village School better than Farley Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Caddington Village School ranks higher (53.8 vs 47.6 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 Caddington Village School and Farley Junior Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caddington Village School: 277. Farley Junior Academy: 334. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caddington Village School and Farley Junior Academy rank in East of England?
Caddington Village School is 865th of 1,872 and Farley Junior Academy is 1023rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).