Hartwell Primary School vs Roade Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartwell Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
Roade Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
315 students
| Measure | Hartwell Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Roade Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 1,516 | #398 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #83 of 15,697 | #5294 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 200 | 315 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 315 |
| Free school meals | 5% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 96% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | 5% |
| 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.hartwellschool.com | www.roadeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hartwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.3 vs 62.7).
- •Hartwell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (96% vs 70%).
- •Hartwell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 5%).
- •Roade Primary School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 200.
- •Hartwell Primary School is a academy school while Roade 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 Hartwell Primary School better than Roade Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hartwell Primary School ranks higher (98.3 vs 62.7 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 Hartwell Primary School and Roade Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hartwell Primary School: 200. Roade Primary School: 315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hartwell Primary School and Roade Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Hartwell Primary School is 4th of 1,516 and Roade Primary School is 398th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).