Great Doddington Primary vs Wrenn School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.8 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
Wrenn School
Wellingborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,537 students
| Measure | Great Doddington Primary Wellingborough, East Midlands | Wrenn School Wellingborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #983 of 1,516 | #226 of 329 |
| National rank | #11005 of 15,697 | #2866 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 126 | 1,537 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 1,537 |
| Free school meals | 7.9% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 80.3% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.0 |
| town | Wellingborough | Wellingborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.greatdoddingtonprimary.co.uk/ | www.wrennschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Doddington Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.2 vs 31.9).
- •Wrenn School is the larger school with 1,537 students compared with 126.
- •Great Doddington Primary is a local authority school while Wrenn 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 Wrenn School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Doddington Primary ranks higher (36.2 vs 31.9 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 Wrenn School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Wellingborough and Wellingborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Doddington Primary: 126. Wrenn School: 1,537. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Doddington Primary and Wrenn School rank in East Midlands?
Great Doddington Primary is 983rd of 1,516 and Wrenn School is 226th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).