Silverstone Church of England Primary School vs Whittlebury Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Silverstone Church of England Primary School
Towcester · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
224 students
Whittlebury Church of England Primary School
Towcester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
71 students
| Measure | Silverstone Church of England Primary School Towcester, East Midlands | Whittlebury Church of England Primary School Towcester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #90 of 1,516 | #129 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1409 of 15,697 | #1935 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 224 | 71 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 71 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Capacity filled | 62.2% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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 | Towcester | Towcester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.silverstoneprimary.org.uk | www.forestfederation.co.uk/page/?title=Whittlebury+CE+Primary+School&pid=8 |
The verdict
- •Silverstone Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.2 vs 81.5).
- •Silverstone Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 71.
- •Silverstone Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Whittlebury Church of England Primary 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 Silverstone Church of England Primary School better than Whittlebury Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Silverstone Church of England Primary School ranks higher (85.2 vs 81.5 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 Silverstone Church of England Primary School and Whittlebury Church of England Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Towcester and Towcester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Silverstone Church of England Primary School: 224. Whittlebury Church of England Primary School: 71. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Silverstone Church of England Primary School and Whittlebury Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Silverstone Church of England Primary School is 90th of 1,516 and Whittlebury Church of England Primary School is 129th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).