Farley Junior Academy vs Hillborough Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 433 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farley Junior Academy
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
334 students
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
296 students
| Measure | Farley Junior Academy Luton, East of England | Hillborough Infant and Nursery School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1023 of 1,872 | #805 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8517 of 15,697 | #6687 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 334 | 296 |
| Pupils on roll | 334 | 296 |
| Free school meals | 38.6% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.8% | 109.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | Luton | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.farleyacademy.co.uk/ | www.hillboroughinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hillborough Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.0 vs 47.6).
- •Farley Junior Academy is the larger school with 334 students compared with 296.
- •Farley Junior Academy is a academy school while Hillborough Infant and Nursery 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 Farley Junior Academy better than Hillborough Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillborough Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (56.0 vs 47.6 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 Farley Junior Academy and Hillborough Infant and Nursery School?
About 433 m in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farley Junior Academy: 334. Hillborough Infant and Nursery School: 296. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farley Junior Academy and Hillborough Infant and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Farley Junior Academy is 1023rd of 1,872 and Hillborough Infant and Nursery School is 805th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).