Eaton Bray Academy vs Stanbridge Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eaton Bray Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
188 students
Stanbridge Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
120 students
| Measure | Eaton Bray Academy Dunstable, East of England | Stanbridge Lower School Leighton Buzzard, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1728 of 1,872 | #59 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14374 of 15,697 | #403 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 188 | 120 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 120 |
| Free school meals | 24.7% | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Dunstable | Leighton Buzzard |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.eatonbrayacademy.co.uk | stanbridge.beds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Stanbridge Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.0 vs 17.4).
- •Eaton Bray Academy is the larger school with 188 students compared with 120.
- •Eaton Bray Academy is a academy school while Stanbridge 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 Eaton Bray Academy better than Stanbridge Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Stanbridge Lower School ranks higher (94.0 vs 17.4 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 Eaton Bray Academy and Stanbridge Lower School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eaton Bray Academy: 188. Stanbridge Lower School: 120. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eaton Bray Academy and Stanbridge Lower School rank in East of England?
Eaton Bray Academy is 1728th of 1,872 and Stanbridge Lower School is 59th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).