Maidwell Primary School vs Walgrave Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 7.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maidwell Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
67 students
Walgrave Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
149 students
| Measure | Maidwell Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Walgrave Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #162 of 1,516 | #359 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2433 of 15,697 | #4857 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 67 | 149 |
| Pupils on roll | 67 | 149 |
| Free school meals | 1.5% | 12.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 71% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 50% | 5% |
| 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.maidwellprimary.net | www.walgraveschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Maidwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 65.0).
- •Walgrave Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 67%).
- •Maidwell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (50% vs 5%).
- •Walgrave Primary School is the larger school with 149 students compared with 67.
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 Maidwell Primary School better than Walgrave Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Maidwell Primary School ranks higher (78.2 vs 65.0 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 Maidwell Primary School and Walgrave Primary School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maidwell Primary School: 67. Walgrave Primary School: 149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maidwell Primary School and Walgrave Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Maidwell Primary School is 162nd of 1,516 and Walgrave Primary School is 359th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).