Great Doddington Primary vs Ruskin Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Doddington Primary
Wellingborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
126 students
Ruskin Infant School
Wellingborough · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
250 students
| Measure | Great Doddington Primary Wellingborough, East Midlands | Ruskin Infant School Wellingborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #983 of 1,516 | #831 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11005 of 15,697 | #9738 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 126 | 250 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 250 |
| Free school meals | 7.9% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 80.3% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Wellingborough | Wellingborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.greatdoddingtonprimary.co.uk/ | ruskininfant.net |
The verdict
- •Ruskin Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 36.2).
- •Ruskin Infant School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 126.
- •Great Doddington Primary is a local authority school while Ruskin Infant 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 Great Doddington Primary better than Ruskin Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Ruskin Infant School ranks higher (41.9 vs 36.2 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 Great Doddington Primary and Ruskin Infant School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Wellingborough and Wellingborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Doddington Primary: 126. Ruskin Infant School: 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Doddington Primary and Ruskin Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Great Doddington Primary is 983rd of 1,516 and Ruskin Infant School is 831st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).