Headlands Primary School vs Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 45 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Headlands Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
450 students
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Headlands Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #677 of 1,516 | #576 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8407 of 15,697 | #7251 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 450 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 24.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 7% |
| 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 | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.headlands.org.uk | www.sparkenhoe.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sparkenhoe Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.4 vs 48.1).
- •Sparkenhoe Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 60%).
- •Headlands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
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 Headlands Primary School better than Sparkenhoe Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sparkenhoe Community Primary School ranks higher (53.4 vs 48.1 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 Headlands Primary School and Sparkenhoe Community Primary School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Headlands Primary School: 450. Sparkenhoe Community Primary School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Headlands Primary School and Sparkenhoe Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Headlands Primary School is 677th of 1,516 and Sparkenhoe Community Primary School is 576th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).