Icknield High School vs Warden Hill Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 705 m 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
Warden Hill Junior School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
418 students
| Measure | Icknield High School Luton, East of England | Warden Hill Junior School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #149 of 460 | #1454 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1173 of 4,090 | #12098 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,452 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,452 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.41 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Luton | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.icknield.beds.sch.uk/ | www.wardenhilljuniors.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Icknield High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 30.6).
- •Icknield High School is the larger school with 1,452 students compared with 418.
- •Icknield High School is a academy school while Warden Hill Junior School is a local authority 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 Icknield High School better than Warden Hill Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Icknield High School ranks higher (66.6 vs 30.6 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 Warden Hill Junior School?
About 705 m in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Icknield High School: 1,452. Warden Hill Junior School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Icknield High School and Warden Hill Junior School rank in East of England?
Icknield High School is 149th of 460 and Warden Hill Junior School is 1454th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).