Hillborough Infant and Nursery School vs St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 979 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
296 students
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
421 students
| Measure | Hillborough Infant and Nursery School Luton, East of England | St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #805 of 1,872 | #474 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6687 of 15,697 | #3873 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 296 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 296 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 23.3% |
| Capacity filled | 109.6% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Luton | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hillboroughinfants.co.uk | www.stmargarets.luton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.3 vs 56.0).
- •St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 296.
- •Hillborough Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School 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 Hillborough Infant and Nursery School better than St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School ranks higher (70.3 vs 56.0 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 Hillborough Infant and Nursery School and St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School?
About 979 m in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School: 296. St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillborough Infant and Nursery School and St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School is 805th of 1,872 and St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School is 474th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).