Shefford Lower School vs The Meads Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shefford Lower School
Shefford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
514 students
The Meads Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
513 students
| Measure | Shefford Lower School Shefford, East of England | The Meads Primary School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #507 of 1,872 | #663 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4162 of 15,697 | #5439 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 514 | 513 |
| Pupils on roll | 514 | 513 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 114.2% | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Shefford | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.sheffordlowerschool.co.uk/ | www.meads.luton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shefford Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.6 vs 62.0).
- •Shefford Lower School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 513.
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 Shefford Lower School better than The Meads Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shefford Lower School ranks higher (68.6 vs 62.0 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 Shefford Lower School and The Meads Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Shefford and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shefford Lower School: 514. The Meads Primary School: 513. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shefford Lower School and The Meads Primary School rank in East of England?
Shefford Lower School is 507th of 1,872 and The Meads Primary School is 663rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).