John Hellins Primary School vs Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Hellins Primary School
Towcester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School
Towcester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
87 students
| Measure | John Hellins Primary School Towcester, East Midlands | Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School Towcester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 1,516 | #897 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #222 of 15,697 | #10252 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 202 | 87 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 87 |
| Free school meals | 7.4% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 55.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 7% |
| 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 | Towcester | Towcester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.johnhellins.co.uk/ | www.yardleygobionschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Hellins Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.2 vs 39.6).
- •John Hellins Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 53%).
- •John Hellins Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 7%).
- •John Hellins Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 87.
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 John Hellins Primary School better than Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John Hellins Primary School ranks higher (96.2 vs 39.6 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 John Hellins Primary School and Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Towcester and Towcester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Hellins Primary School: 202. Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School: 87. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Hellins Primary School and Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
John Hellins Primary School is 9th of 1,516 and Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School is 897th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).