Abbeyfield School vs Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbeyfield School
Northampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,296 students
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
350 students
| Measure | Abbeyfield School Northampton, East Midlands | Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #190 of 329 | #330 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2378 of 4,090 | #4548 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,296 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,296 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 28.1% | 31.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 74.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.17 | – |
| A level points per entry | 24.8 | – |
| town | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.abbeyfieldschool.org.uk | www.briarhillprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 41.5).
- •Abbeyfield School is the larger school with 1,296 students compared with 350.
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 Abbeyfield School better than Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (66.6 vs 41.5 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 Abbeyfield School and Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbeyfield School: 1,296. Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbeyfield School and Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery rank in East Midlands?
Abbeyfield School is 190th of 329 and Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery is 330th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).