Icknield High School vs Impington Village College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 53 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Icknield High School
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,452 students
Impington Village College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,446 students
| Measure | Icknield High School Luton, East of England | Impington Village College Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #149 of 460 | #44 of 460 |
| National rank | #1173 of 4,090 | #301 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,452 | 1,446 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,452 | 1,446 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 105.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.4 | 58.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.7% | 66.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74% | 77.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.41 | 5.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Luton | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.icknield.beds.sch.uk/ | www.impington.cambs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Impington Village College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.9 vs 66.6).
- •Icknield High School is the larger school with 1,452 students compared with 1,446.
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 Icknield High School better than Impington Village College?
On the Success Index (England), Impington Village College ranks higher (88.9 vs 66.6 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 Icknield High School and Impington Village College?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Luton and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Icknield High School: 1,452. Impington Village College: 1,446. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Icknield High School and Impington Village College rank in East of England?
Icknield High School is 149th of 460 and Impington Village College is 44th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).