Houghton Regis Primary School vs Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 440 m 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
Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
206 students
| Measure | Houghton Regis Primary School Dunstable, East of England | Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy Dunstable, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1649 of 1,872 | #1840 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13786 of 15,697 | #15178 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 386 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 386 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 38.4% |
| Capacity filled | 122.5% | 58.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | 39% |
| 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 | Dunstable |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.houghtonregisprimary.co.uk | www.thomaswhiteheadceacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Houghton Regis Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.3 vs 10.8).
- •Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (39% vs 36%).
- •Houghton Regis Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Houghton Regis Primary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 206.
- •Houghton Regis Primary School is a local authority school while Thomas Whitehead Church of England 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 Houghton Regis Primary School better than Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Houghton Regis Primary School ranks higher (21.3 vs 10.8 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 Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy?
About 440 m in a straight line, between Dunstable and Dunstable in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Houghton Regis Primary School: 386. Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Houghton Regis Primary School and Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy rank in East of England?
Houghton Regis Primary School is 1649th of 1,872 and Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy is 1840th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).