Loatlands Primary School vs Rushton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loatlands Primary School
Kettering · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
446 students
Rushton Primary School
Kettering · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
93 students
| Measure | Loatlands Primary School Kettering, East Midlands | Rushton Primary School Kettering, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1021 of 1,516 | #644 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11286 of 15,697 | #8062 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 446 | 93 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 93 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 106.2% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Kettering | Kettering |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.loatlandsprimary.net | www.rushtonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rushton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.7 vs 34.7).
- •Rushton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 55%).
- •Rushton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Loatlands Primary School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 93.
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 Loatlands Primary School better than Rushton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rushton Primary School ranks higher (49.7 vs 34.7 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 Loatlands Primary School and Rushton Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Kettering and Kettering in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Loatlands Primary School: 446. Rushton Primary School: 93. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Loatlands Primary School and Rushton Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Loatlands Primary School is 1021st of 1,516 and Rushton Primary School is 644th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).