Hopping Hill Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hopping Hill Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
423 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
160 students
| Measure | Hopping Hill Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #932 of 1,516 | #1119 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10537 of 15,697 | #12095 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 423 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 76.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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.hoppinghillprimary.co.uk | www.stmaryscatholicprimary.northants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hopping Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.2 vs 30.6).
- •Hopping Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 52%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Hopping Hill Primary School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 160.
- •Hopping Hill Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic 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 Hopping Hill Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hopping Hill Primary School ranks higher (38.2 vs 30.6 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 Hopping Hill Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hopping Hill Primary School: 423. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hopping Hill Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Hopping Hill Primary School is 932nd of 1,516 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 1119th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).