Preston Hedges Primary School vs Wootton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 483 m 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 Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
306 students
| Measure | Preston Hedges Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Wootton Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 1,516 | #464 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #537 of 15,697 | #6062 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 418 | 306 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 306 |
| Free school meals | 4.1% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 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 | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.prestonhedges.northants.sch.uk | www.wootton.northants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Preston Hedges Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.6 vs 59.0).
- •Preston Hedges Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 68%).
- •Preston Hedges Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 7%).
- •Preston Hedges Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 306.
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 Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Preston Hedges Primary School ranks higher (92.6 vs 59.0 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 Preston Hedges Primary School and Wootton Primary School?
About 483 m in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Preston Hedges Primary School: 418. Wootton Primary School: 306. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Preston Hedges Primary School and Wootton Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Preston Hedges Primary School is 28th of 1,516 and Wootton Primary School is 464th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).