Bourne Grammar School vs Northampton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 64 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bourne Grammar School
Bourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,718 students
Northampton Academy
Northampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,712 students
| Measure | Bourne Grammar School Bourne, East Midlands | Northampton Academy Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #3 of 329 | #68 of 329 |
| National rank | #131 of 4,090 | #877 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,718 | 1,712 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,718 | 1,712 |
| Free school meals | 7.3% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 109% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 68.6 | 52.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 92.1% | 55.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 97.5% | 74.6% |
| EBacc average points | 6.62 | 4.57 |
| A level points per entry | 39.4 | 40.3 |
| town | Bourne | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.northampton-academy.org |
The verdict
- •Bourne Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.3 vs 73.0).
- •Bourne Grammar School is the larger school with 1,718 students compared with 1,712.
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 Bourne Grammar School better than Northampton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bourne Grammar School ranks higher (94.3 vs 73.0 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 Bourne Grammar School and Northampton Academy?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Bourne and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bourne Grammar School: 1,718. Northampton Academy: 1,712. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bourne Grammar School and Northampton Academy rank in East Midlands?
Bourne Grammar School is 3rd of 329 and Northampton Academy is 68th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).