Northampton School for Boys vs Stimpson Avenue Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 865 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northampton School for Boys
Northampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,756 students
Stimpson Avenue Academy
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
| Measure | Northampton School for Boys Northampton, East Midlands | Stimpson Avenue Academy Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 329 | #1069 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #274 of 4,090 | #11643 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,756 | 440 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,756 | 440 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | 40.1 | – |
| town | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.nsb.northants.sch.uk/ | www.stimpson.emat.uk |
The verdict
- •Northampton School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.7 vs 33.0).
- •Northampton School for Boys is the larger school with 1,756 students compared with 440.
- •Northampton School for Boys is boys and Stimpson Avenue Academy is co-educational.
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 Northampton School for Boys better than Stimpson Avenue Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Northampton School for Boys ranks higher (89.7 vs 33.0 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 Northampton School for Boys and Stimpson Avenue Academy?
About 865 m in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northampton School for Boys: 1,756. Stimpson Avenue Academy: 440. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northampton School for Boys and Stimpson Avenue Academy rank in East Midlands?
Northampton School for Boys is 17th of 329 and Stimpson Avenue Academy is 1069th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).