Chalton Lower School vs Sundon Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chalton Lower School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
65 students
Sundon Lower School
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
63 students
| Measure | Chalton Lower School Luton, East of England | Sundon Lower School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #207 of 1,872 | #52 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1596 of 15,697 | #333 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 65 | 63 |
| Pupils on roll | 65 | 63 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | 5.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.chaltonlower.co.uk/ | www.sundonlower.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sundon Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.9 vs 83.7).
- •Chalton Lower School is the larger school with 65 students compared with 63.
- •Chalton Lower School is a local authority school while Sundon Lower 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 Chalton Lower School better than Sundon Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Sundon Lower School ranks higher (94.9 vs 83.7 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 Chalton Lower School and Sundon Lower School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chalton Lower School: 65. Sundon Lower School: 63. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chalton Lower School and Sundon Lower School rank in East of England?
Chalton Lower School is 207th of 1,872 and Sundon Lower School is 52nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).