Harlington Lower School vs John Clare Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 75 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlington Lower School
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
130 students
John Clare Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
130 students
| Measure | Harlington Lower School Dunstable, East of England | John Clare Primary School Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #353 of 1,872 | #90 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2743 of 15,697 | #700 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 130 | 130 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 130 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 91% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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 | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.harlingtonlower.co.uk | www.johnclareschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •John Clare Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.9 vs 76.4).
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 Harlington Lower School better than John Clare Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John Clare Primary School ranks higher (90.9 vs 76.4 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 Harlington Lower School and John Clare Primary School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Dunstable and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harlington Lower School: 130. John Clare Primary School: 130. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harlington Lower School and John Clare Primary School rank in East of England?
Harlington Lower School is 353rd of 1,872 and John Clare Primary School is 90th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).