Brington Primary School vs Long Buckby Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.7 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
Long Buckby Junior School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
181 students
| Measure | Brington Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Long Buckby Junior School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #404 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #5377 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 50 | 181 |
| Pupils on roll | 50 | 181 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 16.6% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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.longbuckbyjunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.6 vs 62.2).
- •Brington Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 74%).
- •Long Buckby Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Long Buckby Junior School is the larger school with 181 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 Long Buckby Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Brington Primary School ranks higher (63.6 vs 62.2 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 Long Buckby Junior School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brington Primary School: 50. Long Buckby Junior School: 181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brington Primary School and Long Buckby Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Brington Primary School is unranked and Long Buckby Junior School is 404th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).