Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School vs Robin Hood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 84 km 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
Robin Hood Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
468 students
| Measure | Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Robin Hood Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1418 of 1,516 | #869 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14802 of 15,697 | #10064 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 471 | 468 |
| Pupils on roll | 471 | 468 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 34.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.kingsthorpegrove.northants.sch.uk | www.robinhoodprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Robin Hood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.4 vs 14.1).
- •Robin Hood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 42%).
- •Robin Hood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 468.
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 Robin Hood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Robin Hood Primary School ranks higher (40.4 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 Robin Hood Primary School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School: 471. Robin Hood Primary School: 468. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School and Robin Hood Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School is 1418th of 1,516 and Robin Hood Primary School is 869th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).