Abington Vale Primary School vs Bridgewater Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 539 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abington Vale Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
409 students
Bridgewater Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
650 students
| Measure | Abington Vale Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Bridgewater Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #225 of 1,516 | #185 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3247 of 15,697 | #2700 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 409 | 650 |
| Pupils on roll | 409 | 650 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 5.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 103.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 11% |
| 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 | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.abingtonvaleprimary.org.uk | www.bridgewaterprimary.net/ |
The verdict
- •Bridgewater Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 73.5).
- •Abington Vale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 73%).
- •Bridgewater Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 5%).
- •Bridgewater Primary School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 409.
- •Abington Vale Primary School is a academy school while Bridgewater Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Abington Vale Primary School better than Bridgewater Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bridgewater Primary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 73.5 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 Abington Vale Primary School and Bridgewater Primary School?
About 539 m in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abington Vale Primary School: 409. Bridgewater Primary School: 650. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abington Vale Primary School and Bridgewater Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Abington Vale Primary School is 225th of 1,516 and Bridgewater Primary School is 185th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).