Castle Academy vs Earl Spencer Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Academy
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
455 students
Earl Spencer Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
352 students
| Measure | Castle Academy Northampton, East Midlands | Earl Spencer Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #509 of 1,516 | #1090 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6573 of 15,697 | #11790 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 455 | 352 |
| Pupils on roll | 455 | 352 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 108.3% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 4% |
| 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 | castle.emat.uk | www.earlspencerprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Castle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.5 vs 32.2).
- •Castle Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 56%).
- •Castle Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Castle Academy is the larger school with 455 students compared with 352.
- •Castle Academy is a academy school while Earl Spencer 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 Castle Academy better than Earl Spencer Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Academy ranks higher (56.5 vs 32.2 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 Castle Academy and Earl Spencer Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Academy: 455. Earl Spencer Primary School: 352. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Academy and Earl Spencer Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Castle Academy is 509th of 1,516 and Earl Spencer Primary School is 1090th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).