Putteridge High School vs Queen Elizabeth School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Putteridge High School
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,193 students
Queen Elizabeth School
Luton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,229 students
| Measure | Putteridge High School Luton, East of England | Queen Elizabeth School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #154 of 460 | #371 of 460 |
| National rank | #1195 of 4,090 | #3057 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,193 | 1,229 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,193 | 1,229 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 32.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 84.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.2 | 39.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.4% | 34.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.4% | 54% |
| EBacc average points | 4.34 | 3.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.1 |
| town | Luton | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.putteridgehigh.org | qesluton.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Putteridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 28.1).
- •Queen Elizabeth School is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 1,193.
- •Putteridge High School is a academy school while Queen Elizabeth School is a local authority 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 Putteridge High School better than Queen Elizabeth School?
On the Success Index (England), Putteridge High School ranks higher (66.0 vs 28.1 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 Putteridge High School and Queen Elizabeth School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Putteridge High School: 1,193. Queen Elizabeth School: 1,229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Putteridge High School and Queen Elizabeth School rank in East of England?
Putteridge High School is 154th of 460 and Queen Elizabeth School is 371st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).