Eastfield Academy vs Parklands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastfield Academy
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
221 students
Parklands Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
| Measure | Eastfield Academy Northampton, East Midlands | Parklands Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #170 of 1,516 | #46 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2561 of 15,697 | #757 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 221 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 33.5% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 15% |
| 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.eastfieldacademy.co.uk | parklands.northants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parklands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.4 vs 77.5).
- •Parklands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 82%).
- •Eastfield Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 15%).
- •Parklands Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 221.
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 Eastfield Academy better than Parklands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parklands Primary School ranks higher (90.4 vs 77.5 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 Eastfield Academy and Parklands Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eastfield Academy: 221. Parklands Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eastfield Academy and Parklands Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Eastfield Academy is 170th of 1,516 and Parklands Primary School is 46th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).