Grendon Church of England Primary School vs Wollaston School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 4.3 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 School
Wellingborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,432 students
| Measure | Grendon Church of England Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Wollaston School Wellingborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #43 of 1,516 | #130 of 329 |
| National rank | #691 of 15,697 | #1602 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 114 | 1,432 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 1,432 |
| Free school meals | 3.5% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 105.6% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.8 |
| town | Northampton | Wellingborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.grendonprimary.net/ | www.wollastonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Grendon Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.0 vs 57.7).
- •Wollaston School is the larger school with 1,432 students compared with 114.
- •Grendon Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Wollaston 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 School?
On the Success Index (England), Grendon Church of England Primary School ranks higher (91.0 vs 57.7 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 School?
About 4.3 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 School: 1,432. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grendon Church of England Primary School and Wollaston School rank in East Midlands?
Grendon Church of England Primary School is 43rd of 1,516 and Wollaston School is 130th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).