Broughton Primary School vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broughton Primary School
Kettering · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Kettering · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
| Measure | Broughton Primary School Kettering, East Midlands | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Kettering, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #92 of 1,516 | #193 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1421 of 15,697 | #2796 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 200 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 16% |
| 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 | Kettering | Kettering |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.broughtonprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.stthomasmorekettering.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Broughton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.0 vs 76.1).
- •Broughton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 69%).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 10%).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 200.
- •Broughton Primary School is a local authority school while St Thomas More Catholic 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 Broughton Primary School better than St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Broughton Primary School ranks higher (85.0 vs 76.1 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 Broughton Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Kettering and Kettering in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broughton Primary School: 200. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broughton Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Broughton Primary School is 92nd of 1,516 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is 193rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).