Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School vs Ruskin Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.5 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
Ruskin Academy
Wellingborough · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
255 students
| Measure | Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Ruskin Academy Wellingborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1042 of 1,516 | #218 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11471 of 15,697 | #3163 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 72 | 255 |
| Pupils on roll | 72 | 255 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 45.1% |
| Capacity filled | 63.7% | 70.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 21% |
| 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 | Wellingborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.mearsashby.northants.sch.uk | www.ruskinprimary.net/ |
The verdict
- •Ruskin Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.0 vs 33.8).
- •Ruskin Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 54%).
- •Ruskin Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 0%).
- •Ruskin Academy is the larger school with 255 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 Ruskin Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ruskin Academy ranks higher (74.0 vs 33.8 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 Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School and Ruskin Academy?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Wellingborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School: 72. Ruskin Academy: 255. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School and Ruskin Academy rank in East Midlands?
Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School is 1042nd of 1,516 and Ruskin Academy is 218th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).