Leagrave Primary School vs The Ferrars Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 702 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leagrave Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
The Ferrars Academy
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
310 students
| Measure | Leagrave Primary School Luton, East of England | The Ferrars Academy Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #201 of 1,872 | #443 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1550 of 15,697 | #3575 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 457 | 310 |
| Pupils on roll | 457 | 310 |
| Free school meals | 26.2% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 103.9% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | – |
| 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.leagraveprimary.co.uk/ | www.theferrarsacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Leagrave Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.1 vs 71.8).
- •Leagrave Primary School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 310.
- •Leagrave Primary School is a local authority school while The Ferrars Academy is a academy 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 Leagrave Primary School better than The Ferrars Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Leagrave Primary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 71.8 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 Leagrave Primary School and The Ferrars Academy?
About 702 m in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leagrave Primary School: 457. The Ferrars Academy: 310. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leagrave Primary School and The Ferrars Academy rank in East of England?
Leagrave Primary School is 201st of 1,872 and The Ferrars Academy is 443rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).