Boothville Primary School vs The Arbours Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 824 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boothville Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
601 students
The Arbours Primary Academy
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
333 students
| Measure | Boothville Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | The Arbours Primary Academy Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1040 of 1,516 | #97 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11464 of 15,697 | #1507 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 601 | 333 |
| Pupils on roll | 601 | 333 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 79.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 38% |
| 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.boothvilleprimary.net/ | www.arboursacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Arbours Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.5 vs 33.8).
- •The Arbours Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 54%).
- •The Arbours Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (38% vs 4%).
- •Boothville Primary School is the larger school with 601 students compared with 333.
- •Boothville Primary School is a local authority school while The Arbours Primary Academy is a academy 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 Boothville Primary School better than The Arbours Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Arbours Primary Academy ranks higher (84.5 vs 33.8 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 Boothville Primary School and The Arbours Primary Academy?
About 824 m in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boothville Primary School: 601. The Arbours Primary Academy: 333. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boothville Primary School and The Arbours Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Boothville Primary School is 1040th of 1,516 and The Arbours Primary Academy is 97th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).