Irchester Community Primary School vs Stanton Cross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.1 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
Stanton Cross Primary School
Wellingborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
| Measure | Irchester Community Primary School Wellingborough, East Midlands | Stanton Cross Primary School Wellingborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #347 of 1,516 | #231 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4727 of 15,697 | #3320 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 343 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 343 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 47.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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 | Wellingborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.irchesterprimary.co.uk | www.stantoncrossprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Stanton Cross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 65.7).
- •Irchester Community Primary School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 200.
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 Stanton Cross Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stanton Cross Primary School ranks higher (73.2 vs 65.7 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 Stanton Cross Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Wellingborough and Wellingborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Irchester Community Primary School: 343. Stanton Cross Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Irchester Community Primary School and Stanton Cross Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Irchester Community Primary School is 347th of 1,516 and Stanton Cross Primary School is 231st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).