Bishop Stopford School vs Hawthorn Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 730 m 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
Hawthorn Community Primary School
Kettering · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
312 students
| Measure | Bishop Stopford School Kettering, East Midlands | Hawthorn Community Primary School Kettering, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #23 of 329 | #593 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #314 of 4,090 | #7492 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,454 | 312 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,454 | 312 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.hawthornprimarykettering.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bishop Stopford School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.3 vs 52.3).
- •Bishop Stopford School is the larger school with 1,454 students compared with 312.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Bishop Stopford School better than Hawthorn Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Stopford School ranks higher (88.3 vs 52.3 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 Hawthorn Community Primary School?
About 730 m in a straight line, between Kettering and Kettering in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Stopford School: 1,454. Hawthorn Community Primary School: 312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Stopford School and Hawthorn Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Bishop Stopford School is 23rd of 329 and Hawthorn Community Primary School is 593rd of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).