Chiltern Primary School vs St James Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chiltern Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
133 students
St James Church of England Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
| Measure | Chiltern Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | St James Church of England Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1253 of 1,516 | #351 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13211 of 15,697 | #4769 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 133 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 55.4% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 19% |
| 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.chiltern.northants.sch.uk | www.stjamesnn5.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St James Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.5 vs 24.8).
- •St James Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 49%).
- •St James Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 2%).
- •St James Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 133.
- •Chiltern Primary School is a local authority school while St James 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 Chiltern Primary School better than St James Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James Church of England Primary School ranks higher (65.5 vs 24.8 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 Chiltern Primary School and St James Church of England Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chiltern Primary School: 133. St James Church of England Primary School: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chiltern Primary School and St James Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Chiltern Primary School is 1253rd of 1,516 and St James Church of England Primary School is 351st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).