Lealands High School vs The Astley Cooper School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lealands High School
Luton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,025 students
The Astley Cooper School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
914 students
| Measure | Lealands High School Luton, East of England | The Astley Cooper School Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #306 of 460 | #430 of 460 |
| National rank | #2527 of 4,090 | #3621 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,025 | 914 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,025 | 914 |
| Free school meals | 36.8% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 86.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | 34.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.7% | 26.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.1% | 44.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.08 | 2.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.7 |
| town | Luton | Hemel Hempstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.lealands.luton.sch.uk | www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lealands High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.6 vs 19.0).
- •Lealands High School is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 914.
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 Lealands High School better than The Astley Cooper School?
On the Success Index (England), Lealands High School ranks higher (38.6 vs 19.0 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 Lealands High School and The Astley Cooper School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Luton and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lealands High School: 1,025. The Astley Cooper School: 914. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lealands High School and The Astley Cooper School rank in East of England?
Lealands High School is 306th of 460 and The Astley Cooper School is 430th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).