Castle Academy vs Northampton International Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 217 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Academy
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
455 students
Northampton International Academy
Northampton · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,754 students
| Measure | Castle Academy Northampton, East Midlands | Northampton International Academy Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #509 of 1,516 | #278 of 329 |
| National rank | #6573 of 15,697 | #3385 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 455 | 1,754 |
| Pupils on roll | 455 | 1,754 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 108.3% | 79% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 49.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | castle.emat.uk | www.nia.emat.uk |
The verdict
- •Castle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.5 vs 22.0).
- •Castle Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 51%).
- •Castle Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Northampton International Academy is the larger school with 1,754 students compared with 455.
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 Northampton International Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Academy ranks higher (56.5 vs 22.0 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 Northampton International Academy?
About 217 m in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Academy: 455. Northampton International Academy: 1,754. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Academy and Northampton International Academy rank in East Midlands?
Castle Academy is 509th of 1,516 and Northampton International Academy is 278th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).