Bugbrooke Community Primary School vs Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bugbrooke Community Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
192 students
Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
87 students
| Measure | Bugbrooke Community Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1170 of 1,516 | #607 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12495 of 15,697 | #7607 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 192 | 87 |
| Pupils on roll | 192 | 87 |
| Free school meals | 19.8% | 6.9% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 14% |
| 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.bugbrookeprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.rothersthorpeceprimary.net |
The verdict
- •Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 28.6).
- •Bugbrooke Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 50%).
- •Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Bugbrooke Community Primary School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 87.
- •Bugbrooke Community Primary School is a local authority school while Rothersthorpe Church of England 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 Bugbrooke Community Primary School better than Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School ranks higher (51.8 vs 28.6 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 Bugbrooke Community Primary School and Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bugbrooke Community Primary School: 192. Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School: 87. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bugbrooke Community Primary School and Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Bugbrooke Community Primary School is 1170th of 1,516 and Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School is 607th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).