Northampton School vs Woodvale Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northampton School
Northampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
650 students
Woodvale Primary Academy
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
449 students
| Measure | Northampton School Northampton, East Midlands | Woodvale Primary Academy Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #8 of 329 | #1240 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #183 of 4,090 | #13079 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 650 | 449 |
| Pupils on roll | 650 | 449 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 24.8% |
| Capacity filled | 57% | 106.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.northamptonschool.co.uk/ | www.woodvaleprimaryacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Northampton School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.1 vs 25.6).
- •Northampton School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 449.
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 better than Woodvale Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Northampton School ranks higher (93.1 vs 25.6 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 and Woodvale Primary Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northampton School: 650. Woodvale Primary Academy: 449. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northampton School and Woodvale Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Northampton School is 8th of 329 and Woodvale Primary Academy is 1240th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).