Bishop Stopford School vs St Peter's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 588 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
St Peter's School
Kettering · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
104 students
| Measure | Bishop Stopford School Kettering, East Midlands | St Peter's School Kettering, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #23 of 329 | – |
| National rank | #314 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,454 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,454 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 62.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.st-peters.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bishop Stopford School is the larger school with 1,454 students compared with 104.
- •Bishop Stopford School is a academy school while St Peter's School is a independent 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 Bishop Stopford School better than St Peter's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bishop Stopford School and St Peter's School?
About 588 m in a straight line, between Kettering and Kettering in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Stopford School: 1,454. St Peter's School: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Stopford School and St Peter's School rank in East Midlands?
Bishop Stopford School is 23rd of 329 and St Peter's School is unranked among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).