Falconer's Hill Infant School vs St James Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 884 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falconer's Hill Infant School
Daventry · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
164 students
St James Infant School
Daventry · Academy primary · Ages 3–8
199 students
| Measure | Falconer's Hill Infant School Daventry, East Midlands | St James Infant School Daventry, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #639 of 1,516 | #608 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8033 of 15,697 | #7609 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 3–8 |
| Students | 164 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.1% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Daventry | Daventry |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.falconershillinfants.com/ | www.stjamesinfant.com |
The verdict
- •St James Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 49.8).
- •St James Infant School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 164.
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 Falconer's Hill Infant School better than St James Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), St James Infant School ranks higher (51.8 vs 49.8 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 Falconer's Hill Infant School and St James Infant School?
About 884 m in a straight line, between Daventry and Daventry in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Falconer's Hill Infant School: 164. St James Infant School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Falconer's Hill Infant School and St James Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Falconer's Hill Infant School is 639th of 1,516 and St James Infant School is 608th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).