Long Buckby Infant School vs The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 113 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Buckby Infant School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
119 students
The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School
Woodhall Spa · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
118 students
| Measure | Long Buckby Infant School Northampton, East Midlands | The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School Woodhall Spa, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #82 of 1,516 | #475 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1247 of 15,697 | #6186 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 119 | 118 |
| Pupils on roll | 119 | 118 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 73.5% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Woodhall Spa |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.longbuckbyinfantschool.org.uk/ | www.kobps.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Long Buckby Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.3 vs 58.4).
- •Long Buckby Infant School is the larger school with 119 students compared with 118.
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 Long Buckby Infant School better than The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Long Buckby Infant School ranks higher (86.3 vs 58.4 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 Long Buckby Infant School and The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Woodhall Spa in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Long Buckby Infant School: 119. The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School: 118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Long Buckby Infant School and The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Long Buckby Infant School is 82nd of 1,516 and The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School is 475th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).