Barry Primary School vs Stimpson Avenue Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 348 m 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
Stimpson Avenue Academy
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
| Measure | Barry Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Stimpson Avenue Academy Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1007 of 1,516 | #1069 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11152 of 15,697 | #11643 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 441 | 440 |
| Pupils on roll | 441 | 440 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 58% |
| 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 | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.barryprimary.com/ | www.stimpson.emat.uk |
The verdict
- •Barry Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.4 vs 33.0).
- •Barry Primary School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 440.
- •Barry Primary School is a local authority school while Stimpson Avenue Academy 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 Stimpson Avenue Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Barry Primary School ranks higher (35.4 vs 33.0 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 Stimpson Avenue Academy?
About 348 m in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barry Primary School: 441. Stimpson Avenue Academy: 440. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barry Primary School and Stimpson Avenue Academy rank in East Midlands?
Barry Primary School is 1007th of 1,516 and Stimpson Avenue Academy is 1069th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).