Houghton Regis Primary School vs Robert Peel Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 30 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houghton Regis Primary School
Dunstable · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
386 students
Robert Peel Primary School
Sandy · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
386 students
| Measure | Houghton Regis Primary School Dunstable, East of England | Robert Peel Primary School Sandy, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1649 of 1,872 | #1543 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13786 of 15,697 | #12839 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 386 | 386 |
| Pupils on roll | 386 | 386 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 122.5% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| 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 | Dunstable | Sandy |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.houghtonregisprimary.co.uk | www.robertpeelprimaryschool.org |
The verdict
- •Robert Peel Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.9 vs 21.3).
- •Robert Peel Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 36%).
- •Houghton Regis Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
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 Houghton Regis Primary School better than Robert Peel Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Robert Peel Primary School ranks higher (26.9 vs 21.3 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 Houghton Regis Primary School and Robert Peel Primary School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Dunstable and Sandy in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Houghton Regis Primary School: 386. Robert Peel Primary School: 386. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Houghton Regis Primary School and Robert Peel Primary School rank in East of England?
Houghton Regis Primary School is 1649th of 1,872 and Robert Peel Primary School is 1543rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).