Harlington Upper School vs Parkfields Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlington Upper School
Dunstable · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,156 students
Parkfields Middle School
Dunstable · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
460 students
| Measure | Harlington Upper School Dunstable, East of England | Parkfields Middle School Dunstable, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #162 of 460 | #314 of 460 |
| National rank | #1257 of 4,090 | #2573 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 1,156 | 460 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,156 | 460 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 101.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Dunstable | Dunstable |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.harlington.org | www.parkfieldsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Harlington Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.7 vs 37.7).
- •Harlington Upper School is the larger school with 1,156 students compared with 460.
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 Upper School better than Parkfields Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Harlington Upper School ranks higher (64.7 vs 37.7 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 Harlington Upper School and Parkfields Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Dunstable and Dunstable in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harlington Upper School: 1,156. Parkfields Middle School: 460. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harlington Upper School and Parkfields Middle School rank in East of England?
Harlington Upper School is 162nd of 460 and Parkfields Middle School is 314th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).