Buckton Fields Primary School vs Kingsthorpe College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckton Fields Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
289 students
Kingsthorpe College
Northampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,415 students
| Measure | Buckton Fields Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Kingsthorpe College Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #29 of 1,516 | #212 of 329 |
| National rank | #541 of 15,697 | #2760 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 289 | 1,415 |
| Pupils on roll | 289 | 1,415 |
| Free school meals | 6.2% | 23.5% |
| Capacity filled | 68.8% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.8 |
| town | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | bucktonschool.org.uk/ | www.kingsthorpecollege.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Buckton Fields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.5 vs 33.7).
- •Kingsthorpe College is the larger school with 1,415 students compared with 289.
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 Buckton Fields Primary School better than Kingsthorpe College?
On the Success Index (England), Buckton Fields Primary School ranks higher (92.5 vs 33.7 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 Buckton Fields Primary School and Kingsthorpe College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckton Fields Primary School: 289. Kingsthorpe College: 1,415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckton Fields Primary School and Kingsthorpe College rank in East Midlands?
Buckton Fields Primary School is 29th of 1,516 and Kingsthorpe College is 212th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).