Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School vs Rectory Farm Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
72 students
Rectory Farm Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
| Measure | Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Rectory Farm Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1042 of 1,516 | #1301 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11471 of 15,697 | #13803 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 72 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 72 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 30.2% |
| Capacity filled | 63.7% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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.mearsashby.northants.sch.uk | www.rfps.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.8 vs 21.2).
- •Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 45%).
- •Rectory Farm Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Rectory Farm Primary School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 72.
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 Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School better than Rectory Farm Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School ranks higher (33.8 vs 21.2 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 Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School and Rectory Farm Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School: 72. Rectory Farm Primary School: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School and Rectory Farm Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School is 1042nd of 1,516 and Rectory Farm Primary School is 1301st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).