Earl Spencer Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 824 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earl Spencer Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
352 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
160 students
| Measure | Earl Spencer Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1090 of 1,516 | #1119 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11790 of 15,697 | #12095 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 352 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 352 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 27.8% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 76.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 4% |
| 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.earlspencerprimary.org/ | www.stmaryscatholicprimary.northants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Earl Spencer Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.2 vs 30.6).
- •Earl Spencer Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 52%).
- •Earl Spencer Primary School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 160.
- •Earl Spencer Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic 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 Earl Spencer Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Earl Spencer Primary School ranks higher (32.2 vs 30.6 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 Earl Spencer Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 824 m in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Earl Spencer Primary School: 352. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Earl Spencer Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Earl Spencer Primary School is 1090th of 1,516 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 1119th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).