Denbigh High School vs St Matthew's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denbigh High School
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,130 students
St Matthew's Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
884 students
| Measure | Denbigh High School Luton, East of England | St Matthew's Primary School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #135 of 460 | #1539 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1108 of 4,090 | #12781 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,130 | 884 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,130 | 884 |
| Free school meals | 33.2% | 34.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.9% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.87 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Luton | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.denbighhigh.co.uk | www.stmatthewsluton.com/ |
The verdict
- •Denbigh High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.0 vs 27.2).
- •Denbigh High School is the larger school with 1,130 students compared with 884.
- •Denbigh High School is a academy school while St Matthew's Primary School is a local authority 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 Denbigh High School better than St Matthew's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Denbigh High School ranks higher (68.0 vs 27.2 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 Denbigh High School and St Matthew's Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denbigh High School: 1,130. St Matthew's Primary School: 884. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denbigh High School and St Matthew's Primary School rank in East of England?
Denbigh High School is 135th of 460 and St Matthew's Primary School is 1539th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).