Parklea Primary School vs Whitefield Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 410 m 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
Whitefield Primary Academy
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
422 students
| Measure | Parklea Primary School Luton, East of England | Whitefield Primary Academy Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #766 of 1,872 | #1216 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6354 of 15,697 | #9987 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 547 | 422 |
| Pupils on roll | 547 | 422 |
| Free school meals | 24.5% | 46.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.8% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 5% |
| 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 | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.parklea.co.uk/ | www.whitefieldprimaryacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Parklea Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.6 vs 40.8).
- •Parklea Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 66%).
- •Parklea Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Parklea Primary School is the larger school with 547 students compared with 422.
- •Parklea Primary School is a local authority school while Whitefield Primary Academy is a academy 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 Parklea Primary School better than Whitefield Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Parklea Primary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 40.8 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 Parklea Primary School and Whitefield Primary Academy?
About 410 m in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parklea Primary School: 547. Whitefield Primary Academy: 422. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parklea Primary School and Whitefield Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Parklea Primary School is 766th of 1,872 and Whitefield Primary Academy is 1216th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).