Meppershall Church of England Academy vs Shillington Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meppershall Church of England Academy
Shefford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
238 students
Shillington Lower School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
94 students
| Measure | Meppershall Church of England Academy Shefford, East of England | Shillington Lower School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1740 of 1,872 | #630 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14459 of 15,697 | #5118 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 238 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 113.3% | 62.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Shefford | Hitchin |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.meppershallschool.org.uk | www.shillingtonstondon.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shillington Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.6 vs 16.8).
- •Meppershall Church of England Academy is the larger school with 238 students compared with 94.
- •Meppershall Church of England Academy is a academy school while Shillington Lower School is a local authority 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 Meppershall Church of England Academy better than Shillington Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Shillington Lower School ranks higher (63.6 vs 16.8 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 Meppershall Church of England Academy and Shillington Lower School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Shefford and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meppershall Church of England Academy: 238. Shillington Lower School: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meppershall Church of England Academy and Shillington Lower School rank in East of England?
Meppershall Church of England Academy is 1740th of 1,872 and Shillington Lower School is 630th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).