Harpole Primary School vs Upton Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harpole Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
186 students
Upton Meadows Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
387 students
| Measure | Harpole Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Upton Meadows Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #256 of 1,516 | #1082 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3647 of 15,697 | #11751 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 186 | 387 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 387 |
| Free school meals | 7% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 4% |
| 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.harpoleprimary.co.uk | www.uptonmeadowsprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Harpole Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.4 vs 32.5).
- •Harpole Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 57%).
- •Harpole Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 4%).
- •Upton Meadows Primary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 186.
- •Harpole Primary School is a local authority school while Upton Meadows 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 Harpole Primary School better than Upton Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Harpole Primary School ranks higher (71.4 vs 32.5 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 Harpole Primary School and Upton Meadows Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harpole Primary School: 186. Upton Meadows Primary School: 387. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harpole Primary School and Upton Meadows Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Harpole Primary School is 256th of 1,516 and Upton Meadows Primary School is 1082nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).