Millway Primary School vs Pineham Barns Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Millway Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
343 students
Pineham Barns Primary School
Pineham Village · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
413 students
| Measure | Millway Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Pineham Barns Primary School Pineham Village, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #967 of 1,516 | #38 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10853 of 15,697 | #623 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 343 | 413 |
| Pupils on roll | 343 | 413 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 22% |
| 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 | Pineham Village |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.millwayprimary.co.uk | www.pinehambarns.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Pineham Barns Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.7 vs 36.8).
- •Pineham Barns Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 61%).
- •Pineham Barns Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 0%).
- •Pineham Barns Primary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 343.
- •Millway Primary School is a local authority school while Pineham Barns 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 Millway Primary School better than Pineham Barns Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pineham Barns Primary School ranks higher (91.7 vs 36.8 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 Millway Primary School and Pineham Barns Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Pineham Village in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Millway Primary School: 343. Pineham Barns Primary School: 413. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Millway Primary School and Pineham Barns Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Millway Primary School is 967th of 1,516 and Pineham Barns Primary School is 38th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).