Priory Academy vs The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 136 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Priory Academy
Dunstable · Academy all-through · Ages 9–16
830 students
The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)
Harleston · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
824 students
| Measure | Priory Academy Dunstable, East of England | The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) Harleston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #184 of 460 | #274 of 460 |
| National rank | #1474 of 4,090 | #2269 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 9–16 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 830 | 824 |
| Pupils on roll | 830 | 824 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 24.1% |
| Capacity filled | 118.6% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.2 | 42.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.5% | 29.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.9% | 63.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.08 | 3.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dunstable | Harleston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.prioryacademy.co.uk/ | www.sancroft.stbenets.org |
The verdict
- •Priory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.2 vs 44.2).
- •Priory Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 59%).
- •The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Priory Academy is the larger school with 830 students compared with 824.
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 Priory Academy better than The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)?
On the Success Index (England), Priory Academy ranks higher (60.2 vs 44.2 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 Priory Academy and The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Dunstable and Harleston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priory Academy: 830. The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School): 824. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priory Academy and The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) rank in East of England?
Priory Academy is 184th of 460 and The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) is 274th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).