Brambleside Primary School vs Kettering Buccleuch Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 934 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brambleside Primary School
Kettering · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
416 students
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Kettering · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,808 students
| Measure | Brambleside Primary School Kettering, East Midlands | Kettering Buccleuch Academy Kettering, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #367 of 1,516 | #157 of 329 |
| National rank | #4923 of 15,697 | #1968 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 416 | 1,808 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 1,808 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | 25.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.8 |
| town | Kettering | Kettering |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.brambleside.northants.sch.uk/ | www.kba.uk |
The verdict
- •Brambleside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.6 vs 49.9).
- •Brambleside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 65%).
- •Brambleside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Kettering Buccleuch Academy is the larger school with 1,808 students compared with 416.
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 Brambleside Primary School better than Kettering Buccleuch Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brambleside Primary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 49.9 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 Brambleside Primary School and Kettering Buccleuch Academy?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Kettering and Kettering in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brambleside Primary School: 416. Kettering Buccleuch Academy: 1,808. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brambleside Primary School and Kettering Buccleuch Academy rank in East Midlands?
Brambleside Primary School is 367th of 1,516 and Kettering Buccleuch Academy is 157th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).