Denfield Park Primary School vs South End Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denfield Park Primary School
Rushden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
South End Infant School
Rushden · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
195 students
| Measure | Denfield Park Primary School Rushden, East Midlands | South End Infant School Rushden, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1249 of 1,516 | #344 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13191 of 15,697 | #4715 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 444 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 444 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 72.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Rushden | Rushden |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.denfieldparkprimary.co.uk | www.southendinfant.com |
The verdict
- •South End Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.8 vs 24.9).
- •Denfield Park Primary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 195.
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 Denfield Park Primary School better than South End Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), South End Infant School ranks higher (65.8 vs 24.9 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 Denfield Park Primary School and South End Infant School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rushden and Rushden in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denfield Park Primary School: 444. South End Infant School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denfield Park Primary School and South End Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Denfield Park Primary School is 1249th of 1,516 and South End Infant School is 344th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).