Barry Primary School vs Cedar Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barry Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
441 students
Cedar Road Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
383 students
| Measure | Barry Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Cedar Road Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1007 of 1,516 | #303 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11152 of 15,697 | #4260 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 441 | 383 |
| Pupils on roll | 441 | 383 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 105% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.barryprimary.com/ | www.cedarroadacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cedar Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.0 vs 35.4).
- •Cedar Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 58%).
- •Cedar Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Barry Primary School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 383.
- •Barry Primary School is a local authority school while Cedar Road Primary School is a academy 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 Barry Primary School better than Cedar Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cedar Road Primary School ranks higher (68.0 vs 35.4 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 Barry Primary School and Cedar Road Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barry Primary School: 441. Cedar Road Primary School: 383. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barry Primary School and Cedar Road Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Barry Primary School is 1007th of 1,516 and Cedar Road Primary School is 303rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).