Hawthorn Community Primary School vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorn Community Primary School
Kettering · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
312 students
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Kettering · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
| Measure | Hawthorn Community Primary School Kettering, East Midlands | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Kettering, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #593 of 1,516 | #193 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7492 of 15,697 | #2796 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 312 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 312 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 4.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 16% |
| 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 | Kettering | Kettering |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hawthornprimarykettering.co.uk | www.stthomasmorekettering.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.1 vs 52.3).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 4%).
- •Hawthorn Community Primary School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 216.
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 Hawthorn Community Primary School better than St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic Primary School ranks higher (76.1 vs 52.3 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 Hawthorn Community Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Kettering and Kettering in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawthorn Community Primary School: 312. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawthorn Community Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Hawthorn Community Primary School is 593rd of 1,516 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is 193rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).