Abbeyfield School vs Overstone Gate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 499 m 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
Overstone Gate Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
30 students
| Measure | Abbeyfield School Northampton, East Midlands | Overstone Gate Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #190 of 329 | – |
| National rank | #2378 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,296 | 30 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,296 | 30 |
| Free school meals | 28.1% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 7.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | – |
The verdict
- •Overstone Gate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 41.5).
- •Abbeyfield School is the larger school with 1,296 students compared with 30.
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 Overstone Gate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Overstone Gate Primary School ranks higher (70.6 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 Overstone Gate Primary School?
About 499 m in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbeyfield School: 1,296. Overstone Gate Primary School: 30. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbeyfield School and Overstone Gate Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Abbeyfield School is 190th of 329 and Overstone Gate Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).