Southcott Lower School vs William Austin Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southcott Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
312 students
William Austin Infant School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
313 students
| Measure | Southcott Lower School Leighton Buzzard, East of England | William Austin Infant School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #93 of 1,872 | #878 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #725 of 15,697 | #7228 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 312 | 313 |
| Pupils on roll | 312 | 313 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 104% | 86.9% |
| 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 | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.southcottlowerschool.com | www.williamaustininfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Southcott Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 53.5).
- •William Austin Infant School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 312.
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 Southcott Lower School better than William Austin Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Southcott Lower School ranks higher (90.7 vs 53.5 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 Southcott Lower School and William Austin Infant School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Leighton Buzzard and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southcott Lower School: 312. William Austin Infant School: 313. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southcott Lower School and William Austin Infant School rank in East of England?
Southcott Lower School is 93rd of 1,872 and William Austin Infant School is 878th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).