Paulerspury Church of England Primary School vs Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paulerspury Church of England Primary School
Towcester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
59 students
Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School
Towcester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
87 students
| Measure | Paulerspury Church of England Primary School Towcester, East Midlands | Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School Towcester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #897 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #10252 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 59 | 87 |
| Pupils on roll | 59 | 87 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 42.1% | 55.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 7% |
| 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 | Towcester | Towcester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.paulerspuryschool.co.uk | www.yardleygobionschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.6 vs 37.0).
- •Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 33%).
- •Paulerspury Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 87 students compared with 59.
- •Paulerspury Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Paulerspury Church of England Primary School better than Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School ranks higher (39.6 vs 37.0 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 Paulerspury Church of England Primary School and Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Towcester and Towcester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Paulerspury Church of England Primary School: 59. Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School: 87. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Paulerspury Church of England Primary School and Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Paulerspury Church of England Primary School is unranked and Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School is 897th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).