Icknield High School vs Stopsley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.7 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
Stopsley High School
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,046 students
| Measure | Icknield High School Luton, East of England | Stopsley High School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #149 of 460 | #308 of 460 |
| National rank | #1173 of 4,090 | #2539 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,452 | 1,046 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,452 | 1,046 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 77.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.4 | 42.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.7% | 37.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74% | 60.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.41 | 3.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Luton | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.icknield.beds.sch.uk/ | www.stopsleyhighschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Icknield High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 38.4).
- •Icknield High School is the larger school with 1,452 students compared with 1,046.
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 Stopsley High School?
On the Success Index (England), Icknield High School ranks higher (66.6 vs 38.4 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 Stopsley High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Icknield High School: 1,452. Stopsley High School: 1,046. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Icknield High School and Stopsley High School rank in East of England?
Icknield High School is 149th of 460 and Stopsley High School is 308th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).