Preston Hedges Primary School vs Wootton Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Preston Hedges Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
Wootton Park School
Northampton · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,670 students
| Measure | Preston Hedges Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Wootton Park School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #28 of 1,516 | #39 of 329 |
| National rank | #537 of 15,697 | #551 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 418 | 1,670 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 1,670 |
| Free school meals | 4.1% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 132.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 23% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 76.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.0 |
| town | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.prestonhedges.northants.sch.uk | www.woottonparkschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Preston Hedges Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.6 vs 81.6).
- •Preston Hedges Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 76%).
- •Preston Hedges Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 23%).
- •Wootton Park School is the larger school with 1,670 students compared with 418.
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 Preston Hedges Primary School better than Wootton Park School?
On the Success Index (England), Preston Hedges Primary School ranks higher (92.6 vs 81.6 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 Preston Hedges Primary School and Wootton Park School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Preston Hedges Primary School: 418. Wootton Park School: 1,670. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Preston Hedges Primary School and Wootton Park School rank in East Midlands?
Preston Hedges Primary School is 28th of 1,516 and Wootton Park School is 39th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).