Flitwick Lower School vs Harlington Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flitwick Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
336 students
Harlington Upper School
Dunstable · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,156 students
| Measure | Flitwick Lower School Bedford, East of England | Harlington Upper School Dunstable, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #217 of 1,872 | #162 of 460 |
| National rank | #1688 of 15,697 | #1257 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 336 | 1,156 |
| Pupils on roll | 336 | 1,156 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.4 |
| town | Bedford | Dunstable |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.flitwicklower.co.uk | www.harlington.org |
The verdict
- •Flitwick Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 64.7).
- •Harlington Upper School is the larger school with 1,156 students compared with 336.
- •Flitwick Lower School is a local authority school while Harlington Upper School is a academy 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 Flitwick Lower School better than Harlington Upper School?
On the Success Index (England), Flitwick Lower School ranks higher (83.1 vs 64.7 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 Flitwick Lower School and Harlington Upper School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Dunstable in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Flitwick Lower School: 336. Harlington Upper School: 1,156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Flitwick Lower School and Harlington Upper School rank in East of England?
Flitwick Lower School is 217th of 1,872 and Harlington Upper School is 162nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).