Blackthorn Primary School vs Northampton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 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
Northampton Academy
Northampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,712 students
| Measure | Blackthorn Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Northampton Academy Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #751 of 1,516 | #68 of 329 |
| National rank | #9067 of 15,697 | #877 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 236 | 1,712 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 1,712 |
| Free school meals | 35.6% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.7% | 109% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.3 |
| town | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.blackthornprimary.net | www.northampton-academy.org |
The verdict
- •Northampton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.0 vs 45.0).
- •Northampton Academy is the larger school with 1,712 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 Northampton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Northampton Academy ranks higher (73.0 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 Northampton Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackthorn Primary School: 236. Northampton Academy: 1,712. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackthorn Primary School and Northampton Academy rank in East Midlands?
Blackthorn Primary School is 751st of 1,516 and Northampton Academy is 68th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).