Hillborough Junior School vs Melbourn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 38 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillborough Junior School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
358 students
Melbourn Primary School
Royston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
357 students
| Measure | Hillborough Junior School Luton, East of England | Melbourn Primary School Royston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #279 of 1,872 | #1229 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2168 of 15,697 | #10084 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 358 | 357 |
| Pupils on roll | 358 | 357 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 3% |
| 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 | Royston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hillborough-jun.luton.sch.uk | www.melbournprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hillborough Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.9 vs 40.3).
- •Hillborough Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 62%).
- •Hillborough Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 3%).
- •Hillborough Junior School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 357.
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 Junior School better than Melbourn Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillborough Junior School ranks higher (79.9 vs 40.3 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 Junior School and Melbourn Primary School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Luton and Royston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillborough Junior School: 358. Melbourn Primary School: 357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillborough Junior School and Melbourn Primary School rank in East of England?
Hillborough Junior School is 279th of 1,872 and Melbourn Primary School is 1229th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).