Brixworth CofE VC Primary School vs Pitsford School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brixworth CofE VC Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
484 students
Pitsford School
Northampton · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
201 students
| Measure | Brixworth CofE VC Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Pitsford School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #199 of 1,516 | #305 of 329 |
| National rank | #2897 of 15,697 | #3797 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 484 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 484 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 45.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.0 |
| town | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.brixworthprimary.org.uk | www.pitsfordschool.com |
The verdict
- •Brixworth CofE VC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.5 vs 15.2).
- •Brixworth CofE VC Primary School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 201.
- •Brixworth CofE VC Primary School is a local authority school while Pitsford School is a independent 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 Brixworth CofE VC Primary School better than Pitsford School?
On the Success Index (England), Brixworth CofE VC Primary School ranks higher (75.5 vs 15.2 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 Brixworth CofE VC Primary School and Pitsford School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brixworth CofE VC Primary School: 484. Pitsford School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brixworth CofE VC Primary School and Pitsford School rank in East Midlands?
Brixworth CofE VC Primary School is 199th of 1,516 and Pitsford School is 305th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).