Chantry Primary Academy vs The Vale Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 947 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chantry Primary Academy
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
631 students
The Vale Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
601 students
| Measure | Chantry Primary Academy Luton, East of England | The Vale Academy Dunstable, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #377 of 1,872 | #835 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2961 of 15,697 | #6916 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 631 | 601 |
| Pupils on roll | 631 | 601 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.9% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 0% |
| 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 | Dunstable |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.chantryprimaryacademy.com | www.thevaleacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chantry Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.1 vs 55.0).
- •Chantry Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 73%).
- •Chantry Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
- •Chantry Primary Academy is the larger school with 631 students compared with 601.
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 Chantry Primary Academy better than The Vale Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Chantry Primary Academy ranks higher (75.1 vs 55.0 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 Chantry Primary Academy and The Vale Academy?
About 947 m in a straight line, between Luton and Dunstable in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chantry Primary Academy: 631. The Vale Academy: 601. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chantry Primary Academy and The Vale Academy rank in East of England?
Chantry Primary Academy is 377th of 1,872 and The Vale Academy is 835th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).