Hopping Hill Primary School vs The Duston School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
The Duston School
Northampton · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
2,064 students
| Measure | Hopping Hill Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | The Duston School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #932 of 1,516 | #87 of 329 |
| National rank | #10537 of 15,697 | #1048 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 423 | 2,064 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 2,064 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 112.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.66 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.7 |
| town | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hoppinghillprimary.co.uk | www.thedustonschool.org |
The verdict
- •The Duston School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 38.2).
- •The Duston School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 58%).
- •The Duston School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •The Duston School is the larger school with 2,064 students compared with 423.
- •Hopping Hill Primary School is a local authority school while The Duston 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 The Duston School?
On the Success Index (England), The Duston School ranks higher (69.3 vs 38.2 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 The Duston 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. The Duston School: 2,064. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hopping Hill Primary School and The Duston School rank in East Midlands?
Hopping Hill Primary School is 932nd of 1,516 and The Duston School is 87th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).