Compass Primary Academy vs St Edward's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 964 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Compass Primary Academy
Kettering · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
403 students
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Kettering · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
| Measure | Compass Primary Academy Kettering, East Midlands | St Edward's Catholic Primary School Kettering, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1284 of 1,516 | #555 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13589 of 15,697 | #7055 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 403 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 30.5% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 85.4% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| 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 | Kettering | Kettering |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.compassprimary.org | www.st-edwards.northants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Edward's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.3 vs 22.6).
- •St Edward's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 50%).
- •Compass Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Compass Primary Academy is the larger school with 403 students compared with 190.
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 Compass Primary Academy better than St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Edward's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (54.3 vs 22.6 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 Compass Primary Academy and St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
About 964 m in a straight line, between Kettering and Kettering in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Compass Primary Academy: 403. St Edward's Catholic Primary School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Compass Primary Academy and St Edward's Catholic Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Compass Primary Academy is 1284th of 1,516 and St Edward's Catholic Primary School is 555th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).