Progress Schools - Thrapston vs Woodford Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Progress Schools - Thrapston
Thrapston · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
38 students
Woodford Church of England Primary School
Kettering · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
118 students
| Measure | Progress Schools - Thrapston Thrapston, East Midlands | Woodford Church of England Primary School Kettering, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #887 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #10201 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 38 | 118 |
| Pupils on roll | 38 | 118 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 5.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 6.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.26 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Thrapston | Kettering |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.progress-schools.co.uk | www.woodford.northants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Woodford Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.8 vs 2.7).
- •Woodford Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 118 students compared with 38.
- •Progress Schools - Thrapston is a independent school while Woodford Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 Progress Schools - Thrapston better than Woodford Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodford Church of England Primary School ranks higher (39.8 vs 2.7 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 Progress Schools - Thrapston and Woodford Church of England Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Thrapston and Kettering in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Progress Schools - Thrapston: 38. Woodford Church of England Primary School: 118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Progress Schools - Thrapston and Woodford Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Progress Schools - Thrapston is unranked and Woodford Church of England Primary School is 887th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).