Caroline Chisholm School vs Northampton High School GDST
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caroline Chisholm School
Northampton · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
2,049 students
Northampton High School GDST
Hardingstone · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
427 students
| Measure | Caroline Chisholm School Northampton, East Midlands | Northampton High School GDST Hardingstone, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #57 of 329 | #236 of 329 |
| National rank | #758 of 4,090 | #2980 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 2,049 | 427 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,049 | 427 |
| Free school meals | 13% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.3% | 43.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.4 | 38.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.1% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.8% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.72 | 3.69 |
| A level points per entry | 35.0 | 41.4 |
| town | Northampton | Hardingstone |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ccs.northants.sch.uk | www.northamptonhigh.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Caroline Chisholm School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.6 vs 29.5).
- •Caroline Chisholm School is the larger school with 2,049 students compared with 427.
- •Caroline Chisholm School is a academy school while Northampton High School GDST is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Caroline Chisholm School is co-educational and Northampton High School GDST is girls.
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 Caroline Chisholm School better than Northampton High School GDST?
On the Success Index (England), Caroline Chisholm School ranks higher (75.6 vs 29.5 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 Caroline Chisholm School and Northampton High School GDST?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Hardingstone in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caroline Chisholm School: 2,049. Northampton High School GDST: 427. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caroline Chisholm School and Northampton High School GDST rank in East Midlands?
Caroline Chisholm School is 57th of 329 and Northampton High School GDST is 236th of 329 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).