St Vincent's Catholic Primary School vs Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 630 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
213 students
Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
206 students
| Measure | St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Dunstable, East of England | Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy Dunstable, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #706 of 1,872 | #1840 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5849 of 15,697 | #15178 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 213 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 13.2% | 38.4% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 58.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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 | Dunstable | Dunstable |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stvincentshr.org | www.thomaswhiteheadceacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Vincent's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.0 vs 10.8).
- •St Vincent's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 39%).
- •St Vincent's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 206.
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 St Vincent's Catholic Primary School better than Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Vincent's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.0 vs 10.8 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 St Vincent's Catholic Primary School and Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy?
About 630 m in a straight line, between Dunstable and Dunstable in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School: 213. Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Vincent's Catholic Primary School and Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy rank in East of England?
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is 706th of 1,872 and Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy is 1840th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).