Badby School vs St James Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Badby School
Badby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
192 students
St James Infant School
Daventry · Academy primary · Ages 3–8
199 students
| Measure | Badby School Badby, East Midlands | St James Infant School Daventry, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #524 of 1,516 | #608 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6710 of 15,697 | #7609 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–8 |
| Students | 192 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 192 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 2.3% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 109.7% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | Badby | Daventry |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.badbyschool.com/ | www.stjamesinfant.com |
The verdict
- •Badby School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.9 vs 51.8).
- •St James Infant School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 192.
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 Badby School better than St James Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Badby School ranks higher (55.9 vs 51.8 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 Badby School and St James Infant School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Badby and Daventry in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Badby School: 192. St James Infant School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Badby School and St James Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Badby School is 524th of 1,516 and St James Infant School is 608th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).