Kettering Science Academy vs St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 597 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kettering Science Academy
Kettering · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,477 students
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Kettering · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
257 students
| Measure | Kettering Science Academy Kettering, East Midlands | St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Kettering, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #250 of 329 | #459 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3109 of 4,090 | #5974 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,477 | 257 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,477 | 257 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | – | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.4 | – |
| town | Kettering | Kettering |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ketteringscienceacademy.org | www.stmarysprimarykettering.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.4 vs 26.9).
- •Kettering Science Academy is the larger school with 1,477 students compared with 257.
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 Kettering Science Academy better than St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (59.4 vs 26.9 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 Kettering Science Academy and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 597 m in a straight line, between Kettering and Kettering in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kettering Science Academy: 1,477. St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 257. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kettering Science Academy and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Kettering Science Academy is 250th of 329 and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 459th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).