Buckton Fields Primary School vs Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.0 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 Village Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
| Measure | Buckton Fields Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Kingsthorpe Village Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #29 of 1,516 | #1097 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #541 of 15,697 | #11862 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 289 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 289 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 6.2% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 68.8% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | bucktonschool.org.uk/ | www.kingsthorpevps.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Buckton Fields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.5 vs 31.8).
- •Buckton Fields Primary School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 202.
- •Buckton Fields Primary School is a academy school while Kingsthorpe Village Primary School is a local authority 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 Buckton Fields Primary School better than Kingsthorpe Village Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Buckton Fields Primary School ranks higher (92.5 vs 31.8 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 Village Primary School?
About 2.0 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 Village Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckton Fields Primary School and Kingsthorpe Village Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Buckton Fields Primary School is 29th of 1,516 and Kingsthorpe Village Primary School is 1097th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).