Isham Church of England Primary School vs St. Marys CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Isham Church of England Primary School
Kettering · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
103 students
St. Marys CofE Primary School
Kettering · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
290 students
| Measure | Isham Church of England Primary School Kettering, East Midlands | St. Marys CofE Primary School Kettering, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1238 of 1,516 | #1282 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13067 of 15,697 | #13571 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 103 | 290 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 290 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 23.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Kettering | Kettering |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | – | stmaryscebl.info |
The verdict
- •Isham Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.6 vs 22.8).
- •St. Marys CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (46% vs 43%).
- •St. Marys CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •St. Marys CofE Primary School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 103.
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 Isham Church of England Primary School better than St. Marys CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Isham Church of England Primary School ranks higher (25.6 vs 22.8 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 Isham Church of England Primary School and St. Marys CofE Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kettering and Kettering in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Isham Church of England Primary School: 103. St. Marys CofE Primary School: 290. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Isham Church of England Primary School and St. Marys CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Isham Church of England Primary School is 1238th of 1,516 and St. Marys CofE Primary School is 1282nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).