Abington Vale Primary School vs Northampton School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 643 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
Northampton School for Boys
Northampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,756 students
| Measure | Abington Vale Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Northampton School for Boys Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #225 of 1,516 | #17 of 329 |
| National rank | #3247 of 15,697 | #274 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 409 | 1,756 |
| Pupils on roll | 409 | 1,756 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 71.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 85.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.1 |
| town | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.abingtonvaleprimary.org.uk | www.nsb.northants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Northampton School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.7 vs 73.5).
- •Northampton School for Boys is the larger school with 1,756 students compared with 409.
- •Abington Vale Primary School is co-educational and Northampton School for Boys is boys.
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 Northampton School for Boys?
On the Success Index (England), Northampton School for Boys ranks higher (89.7 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 Northampton School for Boys?
About 643 m in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abington Vale Primary School: 409. Northampton School for Boys: 1,756. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abington Vale Primary School and Northampton School for Boys rank in East Midlands?
Abington Vale Primary School is 225th of 1,516 and Northampton School for Boys is 17th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).