Bridgewater Primary School vs Northampton School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
650 students
Northampton School for Boys
Northampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,756 students
| Measure | Bridgewater Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Northampton School for Boys Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #185 of 1,516 | #17 of 329 |
| National rank | #2700 of 15,697 | #274 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 650 | 1,756 |
| Pupils on roll | 650 | 1,756 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 103.2% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 71.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 85.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.1 |
| town | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bridgewaterprimary.net/ | www.nsb.northants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Northampton School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.7 vs 76.7).
- •Northampton School for Boys is the larger school with 1,756 students compared with 650.
- •Bridgewater Primary School is a local authority school while Northampton School for Boys is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bridgewater Primary School is co-educational and Northampton School for Boys is boys.
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 Bridgewater Primary School better than Northampton School for Boys?
On the Success Index (England), Northampton School for Boys ranks higher (89.7 vs 76.7 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 Bridgewater Primary School and Northampton School for Boys?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridgewater Primary School: 650. Northampton School for Boys: 1,756. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgewater Primary School and Northampton School for Boys rank in East Midlands?
Bridgewater Primary School is 185th of 1,516 and Northampton School for Boys is 17th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).