Hillborough Junior 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 Junior School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
358 students
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
421 students
| Measure | Hillborough Junior School Luton, East of England | St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #279 of 1,872 | #474 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2168 of 15,697 | #3873 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 358 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 358 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 23.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 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.hillborough-jun.luton.sch.uk | www.stmargarets.luton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hillborough Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.9 vs 70.3).
- •Hillborough Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 75%).
- •Hillborough Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 13%).
- •St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 358.
- •Hillborough Junior 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 Junior School better than St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillborough Junior School ranks higher (79.9 vs 70.3 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 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 Junior School: 358. St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillborough Junior School and St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Hillborough Junior School is 279th 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).