Southfield Primary Academy vs The Ferrars Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 961 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southfield Primary Academy
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
405 students
The Ferrars Academy
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
310 students
| Measure | Southfield Primary Academy Luton, East of England | The Ferrars Academy Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #929 of 1,872 | #443 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7751 of 15,697 | #3575 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 405 | 310 |
| Pupils on roll | 405 | 310 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Luton | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.southfieldprimaryacademy.co.uk | www.theferrarsacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Ferrars Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 51.0).
- •Southfield Primary Academy is the larger school with 405 students compared with 310.
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 Southfield Primary Academy better than The Ferrars Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Ferrars Academy ranks higher (71.8 vs 51.0 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 Southfield Primary Academy and The Ferrars Academy?
About 961 m in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southfield Primary Academy: 405. The Ferrars Academy: 310. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southfield Primary Academy and The Ferrars Academy rank in East of England?
Southfield Primary Academy is 929th of 1,872 and The Ferrars Academy is 443rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).