Kensworth Church of England Academy vs Manshead Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensworth Church of England Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
90 students
Manshead Church of England Academy
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,134 students
| Measure | Kensworth Church of England Academy Dunstable, East of England | Manshead Church of England Academy Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1550 of 1,872 | #289 of 460 |
| National rank | #12903 of 15,697 | #2347 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 90 | 1,134 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 1,134 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.4 |
| town | Dunstable | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kensworthacademy.co.uk | www.mansheadschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Manshead Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.1 vs 26.5).
- •Manshead Church of England Academy is the larger school with 1,134 students compared with 90.
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 Kensworth Church of England Academy better than Manshead Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Manshead Church of England Academy ranks higher (42.1 vs 26.5 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 Kensworth Church of England Academy and Manshead Church of England Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Dunstable and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kensworth Church of England Academy: 90. Manshead Church of England Academy: 1,134. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kensworth Church of England Academy and Manshead Church of England Academy rank in East of England?
Kensworth Church of England Academy is 1550th of 1,872 and Manshead Church of England Academy is 289th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).