Northampton School for Boys vs Vernon Terrace Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 826 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
Vernon Terrace Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
233 students
| Measure | Northampton School for Boys Northampton, East Midlands | Vernon Terrace Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 329 | #842 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #274 of 4,090 | #9843 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,756 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,756 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 16.3% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.vernonterrace.net/ |
The verdict
- •Northampton School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.7 vs 41.4).
- •Northampton School for Boys is the larger school with 1,756 students compared with 233.
- •Northampton School for Boys is a academy school while Vernon Terrace Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Northampton School for Boys is boys and Vernon Terrace Primary School 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 Vernon Terrace Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Northampton School for Boys ranks higher (89.7 vs 41.4 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 Vernon Terrace Primary School?
About 826 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. Vernon Terrace Primary School: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northampton School for Boys and Vernon Terrace Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Northampton School for Boys is 17th of 329 and Vernon Terrace Primary School is 842nd of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).