Bridgewater Primary School vs Standens Barn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 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
Standens Barn Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
327 students
| Measure | Bridgewater Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Standens Barn Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #185 of 1,516 | #545 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2700 of 15,697 | #6943 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 650 | 327 |
| Pupils on roll | 650 | 327 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 18.7% |
| Capacity filled | 103.2% | 77.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 8% |
| 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.bridgewaterprimary.net/ | www.standens.northants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bridgewater Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 54.8).
- •Bridgewater Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 66%).
- •Bridgewater Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 8%).
- •Bridgewater Primary School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 327.
- •Bridgewater Primary School is a local authority school while Standens Barn Primary School is a academy 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 Bridgewater Primary School better than Standens Barn Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bridgewater Primary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 54.8 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 Standens Barn Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridgewater Primary School: 650. Standens Barn Primary School: 327. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgewater Primary School and Standens Barn Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Bridgewater Primary School is 185th of 1,516 and Standens Barn Primary School is 545th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).