Boughton Primary School vs Buckton Fields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boughton Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
Buckton Fields Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
289 students
| Measure | Boughton Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Buckton Fields Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #719 of 1,516 | #29 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8789 of 15,697 | #541 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 199 | 289 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 289 |
| Free school meals | 4.5% | 6.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 68.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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.boughtonprimaryschool.org.uk/ | bucktonschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Buckton Fields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.5 vs 46.4).
- •Buckton Fields Primary School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 199.
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 Boughton Primary School better than Buckton Fields Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Buckton Fields Primary School ranks higher (92.5 vs 46.4 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 Boughton Primary School and Buckton Fields Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boughton Primary School: 199. Buckton Fields Primary School: 289. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boughton Primary School and Buckton Fields Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Boughton Primary School is 719th of 1,516 and Buckton Fields Primary School is 29th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).