Lime Tree Primary Academy vs Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lime Tree Primary Academy
Houghton Regis · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
360 students
Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
206 students
| Measure | Lime Tree Primary Academy Houghton Regis, East of England | Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy Dunstable, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1161 of 1,872 | #1840 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9589 of 15,697 | #15178 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 360 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 360 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 38.4% |
| Capacity filled | 75% | 58.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 0% |
| 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 | Houghton Regis | Dunstable |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.limetree.academy | www.thomaswhiteheadceacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lime Tree Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.6 vs 10.8).
- •Lime Tree Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 39%).
- •Lime Tree Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Lime Tree Primary Academy is the larger school with 360 students compared with 206.
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 Lime Tree Primary Academy better than Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lime Tree Primary Academy ranks higher (42.6 vs 10.8 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 Lime Tree Primary Academy and Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Houghton Regis and Dunstable in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lime Tree Primary Academy: 360. Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lime Tree Primary Academy and Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy rank in East of England?
Lime Tree Primary Academy is 1161st of 1,872 and Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy is 1840th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).