Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School vs The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 810 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
282 students
| Measure | Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Northampton, East Midlands | The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #192 of 1,516 | #835 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2789 of 15,697 | #9746 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 401 | 282 |
| Pupils on roll | 401 | 282 |
| Free school meals | 18.5% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 67.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 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.malcolmarnoldprep.co.uk | www.thegoodshepherdcatholicprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.1 vs 41.9).
- •Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 57%).
- •Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 7%).
- •Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 282.
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 Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School better than The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School ranks higher (76.1 vs 41.9 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 Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School and The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School?
About 810 m in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School: 401. The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School: 282. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School and The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School is 192nd 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).