Marie Weller Primary School vs Sponne School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marie Weller Primary School
Towcester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
245 students
Sponne School
Towcester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,410 students
| Measure | Marie Weller Primary School Towcester, East Midlands | Sponne School Towcester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #310 of 1,516 | #55 of 329 |
| National rank | #4341 of 15,697 | #742 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 245 | 1,410 |
| Pupils on roll | 245 | 1,410 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 58.3% | 102.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 82.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.70 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.8 |
| town | Towcester | Towcester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.mariewelleracademy.com/ | www.sponne.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Sponne School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.2 vs 67.6).
- •Sponne School is the larger school with 1,410 students compared with 245.
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 Marie Weller Primary School better than Sponne School?
On the Success Index (England), Sponne School ranks higher (76.2 vs 67.6 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 Marie Weller Primary School and Sponne School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Towcester and Towcester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marie Weller Primary School: 245. Sponne School: 1,410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marie Weller Primary School and Sponne School rank in East Midlands?
Marie Weller Primary School is 310th of 1,516 and Sponne School is 55th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).