Pirton Hill Primary School vs Southfield Primary Academy
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.
Pirton Hill Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
392 students
Southfield Primary Academy
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
405 students
| Measure | Pirton Hill Primary School Luton, East of England | Southfield Primary Academy Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1595 of 1,872 | #929 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13369 of 15,697 | #7751 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 392 | 405 |
| Pupils on roll | 392 | 405 |
| Free school meals | 36.9% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 3% |
| 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.pirtonhill.com | www.southfieldprimaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Southfield Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.0 vs 24.0).
- •Southfield Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 54%).
- •Southfield Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Southfield Primary Academy is the larger school with 405 students compared with 392.
- •Pirton Hill Primary School is a local authority school while Southfield 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 Pirton Hill Primary School better than Southfield Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Southfield Primary Academy ranks higher (51.0 vs 24.0 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 Pirton Hill Primary School and Southfield Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pirton Hill Primary School: 392. Southfield Primary Academy: 405. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pirton Hill Primary School and Southfield Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Pirton Hill Primary School is 1595th of 1,872 and Southfield Primary Academy is 929th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).