Kingsthorpe College vs Parklands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsthorpe College
Northampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,415 students
Parklands Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
| Measure | Kingsthorpe College Northampton, East Midlands | Parklands Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #212 of 329 | #46 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2760 of 4,090 | #757 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,415 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,415 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.53 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.8 | – |
| town | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.kingsthorpecollege.org.uk | parklands.northants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parklands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.4 vs 33.7).
- •Kingsthorpe College is the larger school with 1,415 students compared with 418.
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 Kingsthorpe College better than Parklands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parklands Primary School ranks higher (90.4 vs 33.7 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 Kingsthorpe College and Parklands Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsthorpe College: 1,415. Parklands Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsthorpe College and Parklands Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Kingsthorpe College is 212th of 329 and Parklands Primary School is 46th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).