Meadowside Primary School vs St. Marys CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 481 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowside Primary School
Kettering · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
435 students
St. Marys CofE Primary School
Kettering · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
290 students
| Measure | Meadowside Primary School Kettering, East Midlands | St. Marys CofE Primary School Kettering, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #992 of 1,516 | #1282 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11066 of 15,697 | #13571 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 435 | 290 |
| Pupils on roll | 435 | 290 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 23.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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.meadowsideprimary.org/ | stmaryscebl.info |
The verdict
- •Meadowside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.9 vs 22.8).
- •Meadowside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 46%).
- •St. Marys CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Meadowside Primary School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 290.
- •Meadowside Primary School is a local authority school while St. Marys CofE Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Meadowside Primary School better than St. Marys CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Meadowside Primary School ranks higher (35.9 vs 22.8 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 Meadowside Primary School and St. Marys CofE Primary School?
About 481 m in a straight line, between Kettering and Kettering in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meadowside Primary School: 435. St. Marys CofE Primary School: 290. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meadowside Primary School and St. Marys CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Meadowside Primary School is 992nd of 1,516 and St. Marys CofE Primary School is 1282nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).