Green Oaks Primary Academy vs Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 918 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 Grove Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
471 students
| Measure | Green Oaks Primary Academy Northampton, East Midlands | Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1055 of 1,516 | #1418 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11562 of 15,697 | #14802 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 220 | 471 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 471 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 30.8% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.greenoaksprimaryacademy.org/ | www.kingsthorpegrove.northants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Green Oaks Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.3 vs 14.1).
- •Green Oaks Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 42%).
- •Green Oaks Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 220.
- •Green Oaks Primary Academy is a academy school while Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School is a local authority 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 Green Oaks Primary Academy better than Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Green Oaks Primary Academy ranks higher (33.3 vs 14.1 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 Green Oaks Primary Academy and Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School?
About 918 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 Grove Primary School: 471. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Green Oaks Primary Academy and Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Green Oaks Primary Academy is 1055th of 1,516 and Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School is 1418th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).