Ferrars Junior School vs Leagrave Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 637 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferrars Junior School
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
350 students
Leagrave Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
| Measure | Ferrars Junior School Luton, East of England | Leagrave Primary School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1364 of 1,872 | #201 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11301 of 15,697 | #1550 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 350 | 457 |
| Pupils on roll | 350 | 457 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 103.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 91% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 22% |
| 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.ferrars.org.uk | www.leagraveprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Leagrave Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.1 vs 34.6).
- •Leagrave Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (91% vs 55%).
- •Leagrave Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 5%).
- •Leagrave Primary School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 350.
- •Ferrars Junior School is a academy school while Leagrave Primary 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 Ferrars Junior School better than Leagrave Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Leagrave Primary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 34.6 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 Ferrars Junior School and Leagrave Primary School?
About 637 m in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ferrars Junior School: 350. Leagrave Primary School: 457. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ferrars Junior School and Leagrave Primary School rank in East of England?
Ferrars Junior School is 1364th of 1,872 and Leagrave Primary School is 201st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).