Queen Elizabeth School vs The Priory School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 10 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Elizabeth School
Luton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,229 students
The Priory School
Hitchin · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,221 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth School Luton, East of England | The Priory School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #371 of 460 | #171 of 460 |
| National rank | #3057 of 4,090 | #1348 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,229 | 1,221 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,229 | 1,221 |
| Free school meals | 32.9% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 84.2% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.9 | 48.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.5% | 49.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54% | 64.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.77 | 4.28 |
| A level points per entry | 24.1 | 36.5 |
| town | Luton | Hitchin |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | qesluton.co.uk/ | www.priory.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Priory School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.9 vs 28.1).
- •Queen Elizabeth School is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 1,221.
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 Queen Elizabeth School better than The Priory School?
On the Success Index (England), The Priory School ranks higher (62.9 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 Queen Elizabeth School and The Priory School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Luton and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeth School: 1,229. The Priory School: 1,221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth School and The Priory School rank in East of England?
Queen Elizabeth School is 371st of 460 and The Priory School is 171st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).