Blackthorn Primary School vs Ecton Brook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackthorn Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
236 students
Ecton Brook Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
567 students
| Measure | Blackthorn Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Ecton Brook Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #751 of 1,516 | #338 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9067 of 15,697 | #4661 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 236 | 567 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 567 |
| Free school meals | 35.6% | 24.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.7% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 16% |
| 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.blackthornprimary.net | www.ectonbrook.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ecton Brook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 45.0).
- •Ecton Brook Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 68%).
- •Ecton Brook Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 4%).
- •Ecton Brook Primary School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 236.
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 Blackthorn Primary School better than Ecton Brook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ecton Brook Primary School ranks higher (66.0 vs 45.0 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 Blackthorn Primary School and Ecton Brook Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackthorn Primary School: 236. Ecton Brook Primary School: 567. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackthorn Primary School and Ecton Brook Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Blackthorn Primary School is 751st of 1,516 and Ecton Brook Primary School is 338th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).