Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School vs Sponne School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 688 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School
Towcester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
429 students
Sponne School
Towcester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,410 students
| Measure | Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School Towcester, East Midlands | Sponne School Towcester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #84 of 1,516 | #55 of 329 |
| National rank | #1252 of 15,697 | #742 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 429 | 1,410 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 1,410 |
| Free school meals | 7.5% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 102.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 82.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.70 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.8 |
| town | Towcester | Towcester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.nicholashawksmooracademy.com | www.sponne.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.3 vs 76.2).
- •Sponne School is the larger school with 1,410 students compared with 429.
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 Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School better than Sponne School?
On the Success Index (England), Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School ranks higher (86.3 vs 76.2 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 Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School and Sponne School?
About 688 m in a straight line, between Towcester and Towcester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School: 429. Sponne School: 1,410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School and Sponne School rank in East Midlands?
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School is 84th of 1,516 and Sponne School is 55th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).