Denton Primary School vs Ecton Brook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denton Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
84 students
Ecton Brook Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
567 students
| Measure | Denton Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Ecton Brook Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1024 of 1,516 | #338 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11298 of 15,697 | #4661 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 84 | 567 |
| Pupils on roll | 84 | 567 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 24.2% |
| Capacity filled | 58.3% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 16% |
| 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.dentonprimary.net/ | www.ectonbrook.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ecton Brook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 34.6).
- •Ecton Brook Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 54%).
- •Ecton Brook Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 0%).
- •Ecton Brook Primary School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 84.
- •Denton Primary School is a local authority school while Ecton Brook 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 Denton Primary School better than Ecton Brook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ecton Brook Primary School ranks higher (66.0 vs 34.6 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 Denton Primary School and Ecton Brook Primary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denton Primary School: 84. Ecton Brook Primary School: 567. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denton Primary School and Ecton Brook Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Denton Primary School is 1024th of 1,516 and Ecton Brook Primary School is 338th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).