Geddington Church of England Primary School vs Oakley Vale Primary School
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.
Geddington Church of England Primary School
Kettering · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
Oakley Vale Primary School
Corby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Geddington Church of England Primary School Kettering, East Midlands | Oakley Vale Primary School Corby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #394 of 1,516 | #695 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5254 of 15,697 | #8598 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 197 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 2% |
| 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 | Kettering | Corby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.geddingtonschool.co.uk | www.oakleyvaleprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Geddington Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.9 vs 47.3).
- •Geddington Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 62%).
- •Geddington Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •Oakley Vale Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 197.
- •Geddington Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Oakley Vale 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 Geddington Church of England Primary School better than Oakley Vale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Geddington Church of England Primary School ranks higher (62.9 vs 47.3 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 Geddington Church of England Primary School and Oakley Vale Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Kettering and Corby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Geddington Church of England Primary School: 197. Oakley Vale Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Geddington Church of England Primary School and Oakley Vale Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Geddington Church of England Primary School is 394th of 1,516 and Oakley Vale Primary School is 695th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).