Icknield Primary School vs William Austin Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 722 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Icknield Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
612 students
William Austin Junior School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
498 students
| Measure | Icknield Primary School Luton, East of England | William Austin Junior School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #722 of 1,872 | #713 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6000 of 15,697 | #5914 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 612 | 498 |
| Pupils on roll | 612 | 498 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 29.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 83% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Luton | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.icknieldprimary.co.uk/ | www.william-austin.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (59.2 vs 59.7).
- •William Austin Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 68%).
- •Icknield Primary School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 498.
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 Primary School better than William Austin Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Icknield Primary School and William Austin Junior School?
About 722 m in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Icknield Primary School: 612. William Austin Junior School: 498. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Icknield Primary School and William Austin Junior School rank in East of England?
Icknield Primary School is 722nd of 1,872 and William Austin Junior School is 713th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).