Dovery Academy vs Heathwood Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 348 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dovery Academy
Leighton Buzzard · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
191 students
Heathwood Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
195 students
| Measure | Dovery Academy Leighton Buzzard, East of England | Heathwood Lower School Leighton Buzzard, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #61 of 1,872 | #64 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #425 of 15,697 | #448 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 191 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Capacity filled | 127.3% | 130% |
| 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 | Leighton Buzzard | Leighton Buzzard |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.doveryacademy.org | www.heathwoodlower.com/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (93.7 vs 93.5).
- •Heathwood Lower School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 191.
- •Dovery Academy is a academy school while Heathwood Lower 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 Dovery Academy better than Heathwood Lower School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dovery Academy and Heathwood Lower School?
About 348 m in a straight line, between Leighton Buzzard and Leighton Buzzard in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dovery Academy: 191. Heathwood Lower School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dovery Academy and Heathwood Lower School rank in East of England?
Dovery Academy is 61st of 1,872 and Heathwood Lower School is 64th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).