Barry Primary School vs Denfield Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 20 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
Denfield Park Primary School
Rushden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
| Measure | Barry Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Denfield Park Primary School Rushden, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1007 of 1,516 | #1249 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11152 of 15,697 | #13191 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 441 | 444 |
| Pupils on roll | 441 | 444 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Rushden |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.barryprimary.com/ | www.denfieldparkprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Barry Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.4 vs 24.9).
- •Barry Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 49%).
- •Denfield Park Primary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 441.
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 Denfield Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barry Primary School ranks higher (35.4 vs 24.9 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 Denfield Park Primary School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Rushden in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barry Primary School: 441. Denfield Park Primary School: 444. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barry Primary School and Denfield Park Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Barry Primary School is 1007th of 1,516 and Denfield Park Primary School is 1249th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).