Heathwood Lower School vs The Rushmere Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathwood Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
195 students
The Rushmere Park Academy
Leighton Buzzard · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
207 students
| Measure | Heathwood Lower School Leighton Buzzard, East of England | The Rushmere Park Academy Leighton Buzzard, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #64 of 1,872 | #1120 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #448 of 15,697 | #9269 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 195 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 23.3% |
| Capacity filled | 130% | 138% |
| 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.heathwoodlower.com/ | www.therushmereparkacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heathwood Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 44.1).
- •The Rushmere Park Academy is the larger school with 207 students compared with 195.
- •Heathwood Lower School is a local authority school while The Rushmere Park Academy is a academy 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 Heathwood Lower School better than The Rushmere Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Heathwood Lower School ranks higher (93.5 vs 44.1 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 Heathwood Lower School and The Rushmere Park Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Leighton Buzzard and Leighton Buzzard in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathwood Lower School: 195. The Rushmere Park Academy: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathwood Lower School and The Rushmere Park Academy rank in East of England?
Heathwood Lower School is 64th of 1,872 and The Rushmere Park Academy is 1120th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).