Gilbert Inglefield Academy vs Heathwood Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilbert Inglefield Academy
Leighton Buzzard · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
Heathwood Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
195 students
| Measure | Gilbert Inglefield Academy Leighton Buzzard, East of England | Heathwood Lower School Leighton Buzzard, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #64 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #448 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | – | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 195 |
| Free school meals | – | 5.8% |
| Capacity filled | – | 130% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Leighton Buzzard | Leighton Buzzard |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gilbertinglefield.com | www.heathwoodlower.com/ |
The verdict
- •Gilbert Inglefield Academy is a academy school while Heathwood 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 Gilbert Inglefield Academy better than Heathwood Lower School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gilbert Inglefield Academy and Heathwood Lower School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leighton Buzzard and Leighton Buzzard in East of England.
How do Gilbert Inglefield Academy and Heathwood Lower School rank in East of England?
Gilbert Inglefield Academy is unranked and Heathwood Lower School is 64th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).