Farley Junior Academy vs Hillborough Junior 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 Junior School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
358 students
| Measure | Farley Junior Academy Luton, East of England | Hillborough Junior School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1023 of 1,872 | #279 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8517 of 15,697 | #2168 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 334 | 358 |
| Pupils on roll | 334 | 358 |
| Free school meals | 38.6% | 35.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.8% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 23% |
| 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.hillborough-jun.luton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hillborough Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.9 vs 47.6).
- •Hillborough Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 64%).
- •Hillborough Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 10%).
- •Hillborough Junior School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 334.
- •Farley Junior Academy is a academy school while Hillborough Junior 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 Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillborough Junior School ranks higher (79.9 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 Junior 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 Junior School: 358. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farley Junior Academy and Hillborough Junior School rank in East of England?
Farley Junior Academy is 1023rd of 1,872 and Hillborough Junior School is 279th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).