Simon de Senlis Primary School vs The Abbey Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 692 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Simon de Senlis Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
434 students
The Abbey Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
330 students
| Measure | Simon de Senlis Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | The Abbey Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #267 of 1,516 | #550 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3806 of 15,697 | #6989 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 434 | 330 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 330 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 3% |
| 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.simondesenlis.org | www.abbeyprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Simon de Senlis Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 54.6).
- •The Abbey Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 67%).
- •Simon de Senlis Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 3%).
- •Simon de Senlis Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 330.
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 Simon de Senlis Primary School better than The Abbey Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Simon de Senlis Primary School ranks higher (70.6 vs 54.6 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 Simon de Senlis Primary School and The Abbey Primary School?
About 692 m in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Simon de Senlis Primary School: 434. The Abbey Primary School: 330. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Simon de Senlis Primary School and The Abbey Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Simon de Senlis Primary School is 267th of 1,516 and The Abbey Primary School is 550th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).