Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery vs Simon de Senlis Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km 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
Simon de Senlis Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
434 students
| Measure | Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery Northampton, East Midlands | Simon de Senlis Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #330 of 1,516 | #267 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4548 of 15,697 | #3806 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 350 | 434 |
| Pupils on roll | 350 | 434 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 74.2% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 16% |
| 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.simondesenlis.org |
The verdict
- •Simon de Senlis Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 66.6).
- •Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 67%).
- •Simon de Senlis Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 15%).
- •Simon de Senlis Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 350.
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 Simon de Senlis Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Simon de Senlis Primary School ranks higher (70.6 vs 66.6 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 Simon de Senlis Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery: 350. Simon de Senlis Primary School: 434. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery and Simon de Senlis Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery is 330th of 1,516 and Simon de Senlis Primary School is 267th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).