Hadrian Academy vs The Vale Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 242 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hadrian Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
394 students
The Vale Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
601 students
| Measure | Hadrian Academy Dunstable, East of England | The Vale Academy Dunstable, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1366 of 1,872 | #835 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11305 of 15,697 | #6916 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 394 | 601 |
| Pupils on roll | 394 | 601 |
| Free school meals | 10.4% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 109.4% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Dunstable | Dunstable |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hadrianacademy.co.uk | www.thevaleacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Vale Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.0 vs 34.6).
- •The Vale Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 56%).
- •The Vale Academy is the larger school with 601 students compared with 394.
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 Hadrian Academy better than The Vale Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Vale Academy ranks higher (55.0 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 Hadrian Academy and The Vale Academy?
About 242 m in a straight line, between Dunstable and Dunstable in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hadrian Academy: 394. The Vale Academy: 601. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hadrian Academy and The Vale Academy rank in East of England?
Hadrian Academy is 1366th of 1,872 and The Vale Academy is 835th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).