Pulford CofE VA Lower School vs The Rushmere Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pulford CofE VA Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
259 students
The Rushmere Park Academy
Leighton Buzzard · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
207 students
| Measure | Pulford CofE VA Lower School Leighton Buzzard, East of England | The Rushmere Park Academy Leighton Buzzard, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 1,872 | #1120 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #216 of 15,697 | #9269 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 259 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 259 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 23.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 138% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Leighton Buzzard | Leighton Buzzard |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.pulfordschool.org | www.therushmereparkacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pulford CofE VA Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.3 vs 44.1).
- •Pulford CofE VA Lower School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 207.
- •Pulford CofE VA Lower School is a local authority school while The Rushmere Park 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 Pulford CofE VA Lower School better than The Rushmere Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Pulford CofE VA Lower School ranks higher (96.3 vs 44.1 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 Pulford CofE VA Lower School and The Rushmere Park Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Leighton Buzzard and Leighton Buzzard in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pulford CofE VA Lower School: 259. The Rushmere Park Academy: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pulford CofE VA Lower School and The Rushmere Park Academy rank in East of England?
Pulford CofE VA Lower School is 31st of 1,872 and The Rushmere Park Academy is 1120th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).