Caroline Chisholm School vs Preston Hedges Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 574 m 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
Preston Hedges Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
| Measure | Caroline Chisholm School Northampton, East Midlands | Preston Hedges Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #57 of 329 | #28 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #758 of 4,090 | #537 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 2,049 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,049 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 4.1% |
| Capacity filled | 102.3% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 24% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.72 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.0 | – |
| town | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ccs.northants.sch.uk | www.prestonhedges.northants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Preston Hedges Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.6 vs 75.6).
- •Preston Hedges Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 72%).
- •Preston Hedges Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 13%).
- •Caroline Chisholm School is the larger school with 2,049 students compared with 418.
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 Preston Hedges Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Preston Hedges Primary School ranks higher (92.6 vs 75.6 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 Caroline Chisholm School and Preston Hedges Primary School?
About 574 m in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caroline Chisholm School: 2,049. Preston Hedges Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caroline Chisholm School and Preston Hedges Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Caroline Chisholm School is 57th of 329 and Preston Hedges Primary School is 28th of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).