Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School vs Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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 Preparatory School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
| Measure | Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1418 of 1,516 | #192 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14802 of 15,697 | #2789 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 471 | 401 |
| Pupils on roll | 471 | 401 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 18% |
| 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 | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.kingsthorpegrove.northants.sch.uk | www.malcolmarnoldprep.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.1 vs 14.1).
- •Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 42%).
- •Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
- •Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 401.
- •Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School is a local authority school while Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School 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 Preparatory School?
On the Success Index (England), Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School ranks higher (76.1 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 Preparatory School?
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 Preparatory School: 401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School and Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School rank in East Midlands?
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School is 1418th of 1,516 and Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School is 192nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).