Dunstable Icknield Lower School vs Priory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 709 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
295 students
Priory Academy
Dunstable · Academy all-through · Ages 9–16
830 students
| Measure | Dunstable Icknield Lower School Dunstable, East of England | Priory Academy Dunstable, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #694 of 1,872 | #184 of 460 |
| National rank | #5686 of 15,697 | #1474 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 9–16 |
| Students | 295 | 830 |
| Pupils on roll | 295 | 830 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.8% | 118.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dunstable | Dunstable |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.dunstableicknield.co.uk | www.prioryacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (60.8 vs 60.2).
- •Priory Academy is the larger school with 830 students compared with 295.
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 Dunstable Icknield Lower School better than Priory Academy?
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 Dunstable Icknield Lower School and Priory Academy?
About 709 m in a straight line, between Dunstable and Dunstable in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dunstable Icknield Lower School: 295. Priory Academy: 830. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dunstable Icknield Lower School and Priory Academy rank in East of England?
Dunstable Icknield Lower School is 694th of 1,872 and Priory Academy is 184th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).