Denton Primary School vs Little Houghton Church of England Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.7 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
Little Houghton Church of England Primary
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
88 students
| Measure | Denton Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Little Houghton Church of England Primary Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1024 of 1,516 | #1064 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11298 of 15,697 | #11611 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 84 | 88 |
| Pupils on roll | 84 | 88 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 58.3% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dentonprimary.net/ | www.lhcep.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Denton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.6 vs 33.1).
- •Little Houghton Church of England Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 54%).
- •Little Houghton Church of England Primary is the larger school with 88 students compared with 84.
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 Little Houghton Church of England Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Denton Primary School ranks higher (34.6 vs 33.1 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 Little Houghton Church of England Primary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denton Primary School: 84. Little Houghton Church of England Primary: 88. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denton Primary School and Little Houghton Church of England Primary rank in East Midlands?
Denton Primary School is 1024th of 1,516 and Little Houghton Church of England Primary is 1064th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).