Irchester Community Primary School vs South End Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irchester Community Primary School
Wellingborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
343 students
South End Junior School
Rushden · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
338 students
| Measure | Irchester Community Primary School Wellingborough, East Midlands | South End Junior School Rushden, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #347 of 1,516 | #562 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4727 of 15,697 | #7124 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 343 | 338 |
| Pupils on roll | 343 | 338 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | Wellingborough | Rushden |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.irchesterprimary.co.uk | www.southendjunior.com |
The verdict
- •Irchester Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.7 vs 53.9).
- •Irchester Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 70%).
- •Irchester Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Irchester Community Primary School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 338.
- •Irchester Community Primary School is a academy school while South End Junior 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 Irchester Community Primary School better than South End Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Irchester Community Primary School ranks higher (65.7 vs 53.9 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 Irchester Community Primary School and South End Junior School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Wellingborough and Rushden in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Irchester Community Primary School: 343. South End Junior School: 338. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Irchester Community Primary School and South End Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Irchester Community Primary School is 347th of 1,516 and South End Junior School is 562nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).