Grendon Church of England Primary School vs Wollaston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grendon Church of England Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
114 students
Wollaston Primary School
Wellingborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
225 students
| Measure | Grendon Church of England Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Wollaston Primary School Wellingborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #43 of 1,516 | #649 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #691 of 15,697 | #8106 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 114 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 3.5% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 105.6% | 68.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 10% |
| 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 | Wellingborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.grendonprimary.net/ | – |
The verdict
- •Grendon Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.0 vs 49.6).
- •Grendon Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 58%).
- •Grendon Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 10%).
- •Wollaston Primary School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 114.
- •Grendon Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Wollaston 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 Grendon Church of England Primary School better than Wollaston Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Grendon Church of England Primary School ranks higher (91.0 vs 49.6 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 Grendon Church of England Primary School and Wollaston Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Wellingborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grendon Church of England Primary School: 114. Wollaston Primary School: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grendon Church of England Primary School and Wollaston Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Grendon Church of England Primary School is 43rd of 1,516 and Wollaston Primary School is 649th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).