Millway Primary School vs Upton Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 671 m 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
Upton Meadows Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
387 students
| Measure | Millway Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Upton Meadows Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #967 of 1,516 | #1082 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10853 of 15,697 | #11751 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 343 | 387 |
| Pupils on roll | 343 | 387 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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.millwayprimary.co.uk | www.uptonmeadowsprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Millway Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.8 vs 32.5).
- •Millway Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 57%).
- •Upton Meadows Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Upton Meadows Primary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 343.
- •Millway Primary School is a local authority school while Upton Meadows 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 Upton Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Millway Primary School ranks higher (36.8 vs 32.5 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 Upton Meadows Primary School?
About 671 m in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Millway Primary School: 343. Upton Meadows Primary School: 387. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Millway Primary School and Upton Meadows Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Millway Primary School is 967th of 1,516 and Upton Meadows Primary School is 1082nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).