Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery vs Delapre Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 802 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
350 students
Delapre Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
539 students
| Measure | Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery Northampton, East Midlands | Delapre Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #330 of 1,516 | #1132 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4548 of 15,697 | #12202 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 350 | 539 |
| Pupils on roll | 350 | 539 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 74.2% | 85.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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.briarhillprimary.co.uk | www.delapreprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 30.0).
- •Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 49%).
- •Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 4%).
- •Delapre Primary School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 350.
- •Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery is a academy school while Delapre Primary School is a local authority 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 Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery better than Delapre Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (66.6 vs 30.0 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 Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery and Delapre Primary School?
About 802 m in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery: 350. Delapre Primary School: 539. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery and Delapre Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery is 330th of 1,516 and Delapre Primary School is 1132nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).