Parklea Primary School vs White Court School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 69 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parklea Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
547 students
White Court School
Braintree · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
550 students
| Measure | Parklea Primary School Luton, East of England | White Court School Braintree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #766 of 1,872 | #981 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6354 of 15,697 | #8152 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 547 | 550 |
| Pupils on roll | 547 | 550 |
| Free school meals | 24.5% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 86.8% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 6% |
| 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 | Luton | Braintree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.parklea.co.uk/ | www.whitecourtschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Parklea Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.6 vs 49.4).
- •Parklea Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 64%).
- •Parklea Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 6%).
- •White Court School is the larger school with 550 students compared with 547.
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 Parklea Primary School better than White Court School?
On the Success Index (England), Parklea Primary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 49.4 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 Parklea Primary School and White Court School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Luton and Braintree in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parklea Primary School: 547. White Court School: 550. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parklea Primary School and White Court School rank in East of England?
Parklea Primary School is 766th of 1,872 and White Court School is 981st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).