Linslade Lower School vs Pulford CofE VA Lower School
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.
Linslade Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
181 students
Pulford CofE VA Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
259 students
| Measure | Linslade Lower School Leighton Buzzard, East of England | Pulford CofE VA Lower School Leighton Buzzard, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #25 of 1,872 | #31 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #185 of 15,697 | #216 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 181 | 259 |
| Pupils on roll | 181 | 259 |
| Free school meals | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 80.4% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Leighton Buzzard | Leighton Buzzard |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.linsladelower.co.uk | www.pulfordschool.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (96.7 vs 96.3).
- •Pulford CofE VA Lower School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 181.
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 Linslade Lower School better than Pulford CofE VA Lower 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 Linslade Lower School and Pulford CofE VA Lower School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leighton Buzzard and Leighton Buzzard in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Linslade Lower School: 181. Pulford CofE VA Lower School: 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Linslade Lower School and Pulford CofE VA Lower School rank in East of England?
Linslade Lower School is 25th of 1,872 and Pulford CofE VA Lower School is 31st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).