Bishop Stopford School vs Hall Meadow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Stopford School
Kettering · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,454 students
Hall Meadow Primary School
Kettering · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Bishop Stopford School Kettering, East Midlands | Hall Meadow Primary School Kettering, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #23 of 329 | #167 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #314 of 4,090 | #2519 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,454 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,454 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.54 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.4 | – |
| town | Kettering | Kettering |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bishopstopford.com | www.hallmeadow.org |
The verdict
- •Bishop Stopford School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.3 vs 77.7).
- •Bishop Stopford School is the larger school with 1,454 students compared with 208.
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 Bishop Stopford School better than Hall Meadow Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Stopford School ranks higher (88.3 vs 77.7 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 Bishop Stopford School and Hall Meadow Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kettering and Kettering in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Stopford School: 1,454. Hall Meadow Primary School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Stopford School and Hall Meadow Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Bishop Stopford School is 23rd of 329 and Hall Meadow Primary School is 167th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).