Ringstead Church of England Primary School vs Windmill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ringstead Church of England Primary School
Kettering · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
146 students
Windmill Primary School
Wellingborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
343 students
| Measure | Ringstead Church of England Primary School Kettering, East Midlands | Windmill Primary School Wellingborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #824 of 1,516 | #1370 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9661 of 15,697 | #14418 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 146 | 343 |
| Pupils on roll | 146 | 343 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 81.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Kettering | Wellingborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ringsteadprimary.net/ | www.windmillprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ringstead Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.3 vs 17.1).
- •Ringstead Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 39%).
- •Windmill Primary School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 146.
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 Ringstead Church of England Primary School better than Windmill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ringstead Church of England Primary School ranks higher (42.3 vs 17.1 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 Ringstead Church of England Primary School and Windmill Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Kettering and Wellingborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ringstead Church of England Primary School: 146. Windmill Primary School: 343. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ringstead Church of England Primary School and Windmill Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Ringstead Church of England Primary School is 824th of 1,516 and Windmill Primary School is 1370th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).