Harlington Lower School vs Westoning Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.7 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
Westoning Lower School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
115 students
| Measure | Harlington Lower School Dunstable, East of England | Westoning Lower School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #353 of 1,872 | #1342 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2743 of 15,697 | #11055 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 130 | 115 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 115 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 76.7% |
| 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 | Dunstable | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.harlingtonlower.co.uk | www.westoning.org |
The verdict
- •Harlington Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.4 vs 36.0).
- •Harlington Lower School is the larger school with 130 students compared with 115.
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 Westoning Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Harlington Lower School ranks higher (76.4 vs 36.0 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 Westoning Lower School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dunstable and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harlington Lower School: 130. Westoning Lower School: 115. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harlington Lower School and Westoning Lower School rank in East of England?
Harlington Lower School is 353rd of 1,872 and Westoning Lower School is 1342nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).