Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School vs The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 232 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
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
282 students
| Measure | Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1418 of 1,516 | #835 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14802 of 15,697 | #9746 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 471 | 282 |
| Pupils on roll | 471 | 282 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 67.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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.thegoodshepherdcatholicprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 14.1).
- •The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 42%).
- •The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 282.
- •Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School is a local authority school while The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary 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 The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School ranks higher (41.9 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 The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School?
About 232 m in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School: 471. The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School: 282. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School and The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School is 1418th of 1,516 and The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is 835th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).