Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School vs Malcolm Arnold Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 616 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
471 students
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Northampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,278 students
| Measure | Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Malcolm Arnold Academy Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1418 of 1,516 | #193 of 329 |
| National rank | #14802 of 15,697 | #2475 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 471 | 1,278 |
| Pupils on roll | 471 | 1,278 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 25.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.70 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.1 |
| town | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.kingsthorpegrove.northants.sch.uk | www.malcolmarnoldacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Malcolm Arnold Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.7 vs 14.1).
- •Malcolm Arnold Academy is the larger school with 1,278 students compared with 471.
- •Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School is a local authority school while Malcolm Arnold Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Grove Primary School better than Malcolm Arnold Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Malcolm Arnold Academy ranks higher (39.7 vs 14.1 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 Grove Primary School and Malcolm Arnold Academy?
About 616 m in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School: 471. Malcolm Arnold Academy: 1,278. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School and Malcolm Arnold Academy rank in East Midlands?
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School is 1418th of 1,516 and Malcolm Arnold Academy is 193rd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).