Manshead Church of England Academy vs Watling Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manshead Church of England Academy
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,134 students
Watling Lower School
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
190 students
| Measure | Manshead Church of England Academy Luton, East of England | Watling Lower School Dunstable, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #289 of 460 | #123 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2347 of 4,090 | #939 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 1,134 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,134 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 84% | 126.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Luton | Dunstable |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.mansheadschool.co.uk | www.watlinglower.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Watling Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.9 vs 42.1).
- •Manshead Church of England Academy is the larger school with 1,134 students compared with 190.
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 Manshead Church of England Academy better than Watling Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Watling Lower School ranks higher (88.9 vs 42.1 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 Manshead Church of England Academy and Watling Lower School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Luton and Dunstable in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manshead Church of England Academy: 1,134. Watling Lower School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manshead Church of England Academy and Watling Lower School rank in East of England?
Manshead Church of England Academy is 289th of 460 and Watling Lower School is 123rd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).