Brington Primary School vs Harlestone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brington Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
50 students
Harlestone Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
64 students
| Measure | Brington Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Harlestone Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #712 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #8756 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 50 | 64 |
| Pupils on roll | 50 | 64 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 114.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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.bringtonprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.harlestone.northants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.6 vs 46.6).
- •Brington Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 55%).
- •Harlestone Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Harlestone Primary School is the larger school with 64 students compared with 50.
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 Brington Primary School better than Harlestone Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brington Primary School ranks higher (63.6 vs 46.6 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 Brington Primary School and Harlestone Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brington Primary School: 50. Harlestone Primary School: 64. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brington Primary School and Harlestone Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Brington Primary School is unranked and Harlestone Primary School is 712th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).