Dunstable Icknield Lower School vs Queensbury Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 668 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
Queensbury Academy
Dunstable · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,093 students
| Measure | Dunstable Icknield Lower School Dunstable, East of England | Queensbury Academy Dunstable, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #694 of 1,872 | #302 of 460 |
| National rank | #5686 of 15,697 | #2489 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 295 | 1,093 |
| Pupils on roll | 295 | 1,093 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.8% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.9 |
| town | Dunstable | Dunstable |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.dunstableicknield.co.uk | www.queensbury.anthemtrust.uk |
The verdict
- •Dunstable Icknield Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.8 vs 39.3).
- •Queensbury Academy is the larger school with 1,093 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 Queensbury Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dunstable Icknield Lower School ranks higher (60.8 vs 39.3 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 Dunstable Icknield Lower School and Queensbury Academy?
About 668 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. Queensbury Academy: 1,093. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dunstable Icknield Lower School and Queensbury Academy rank in East of England?
Dunstable Icknield Lower School is 694th of 1,872 and Queensbury Academy is 302nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).