Southfield School for Girls vs St Edward's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 640 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southfield School for Girls
Kettering · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,111 students
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Kettering · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
| Measure | Southfield School for Girls Kettering, East Midlands | St Edward's Catholic Primary School Kettering, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #122 of 329 | #555 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1542 of 4,090 | #7055 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,111 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,111 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.34 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.5 | – |
| town | Kettering | Kettering |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.southfieldsch.co.uk/ | www.st-edwards.northants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Southfield School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 54.3).
- •Southfield School for Girls is the larger school with 1,111 students compared with 190.
- •Southfield School for Girls is girls and St Edward's Catholic Primary School is co-educational.
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 Southfield School for Girls better than St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Southfield School for Girls ranks higher (59.0 vs 54.3 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 Southfield School for Girls and St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
About 640 m in a straight line, between Kettering and Kettering in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southfield School for Girls: 1,111. St Edward's Catholic Primary School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southfield School for Girls and St Edward's Catholic Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Southfield School for Girls is 122nd of 329 and St Edward's Catholic Primary School is 555th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).