Rushden Primary Academy vs South End Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 991 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rushden Primary Academy
Rushden · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
388 students
South End Junior School
Rushden · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
338 students
| Measure | Rushden Primary Academy Rushden, East Midlands | South End Junior School Rushden, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #579 of 1,516 | #562 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7323 of 15,697 | #7124 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 388 | 338 |
| Pupils on roll | 388 | 338 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 5% |
| 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 | Rushden | Rushden |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.rushdenprimaryacademy.org/ | www.southendjunior.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (53.1 vs 53.9).
- •South End Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 63%).
- •Rushden Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Rushden Primary Academy is the larger school with 388 students compared with 338.
- •Rushden Primary Academy is a academy school while South End Junior 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 Rushden Primary Academy better than South End Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rushden Primary Academy and South End Junior School?
About 991 m in a straight line, between Rushden and Rushden in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rushden Primary Academy: 388. South End Junior School: 338. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rushden Primary Academy and South End Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Rushden Primary Academy is 579th of 1,516 and South End Junior School is 562nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).