Green Oaks Primary Academy vs Kingsthorpe College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 676 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Oaks Primary Academy
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
Kingsthorpe College
Northampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,415 students
| Measure | Green Oaks Primary Academy Northampton, East Midlands | Kingsthorpe College Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1055 of 1,516 | #212 of 329 |
| National rank | #11562 of 15,697 | #2760 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 220 | 1,415 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 1,415 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 23.5% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.8 |
| town | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.greenoaksprimaryacademy.org/ | www.kingsthorpecollege.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (33.3 vs 33.7).
- •Kingsthorpe College is the larger school with 1,415 students compared with 220.
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 Green Oaks Primary Academy better than Kingsthorpe College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Green Oaks Primary Academy and Kingsthorpe College?
About 676 m in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Green Oaks Primary Academy: 220. Kingsthorpe College: 1,415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Green Oaks Primary Academy and Kingsthorpe College rank in East Midlands?
Green Oaks Primary Academy is 1055th of 1,516 and Kingsthorpe College is 212th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).