Springfield Junior School vs Weedon Bec Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 69 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Springfield Junior School
Swadlincote · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
182 students
Weedon Bec Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
182 students
| Measure | Springfield Junior School Swadlincote, East Midlands | Weedon Bec Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1471 of 1,516 | #1196 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15361 of 15,697 | #12688 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 182 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 62.6% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 63.2% | 68.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Swadlincote | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.springfield.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.weedonbecprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Weedon Bec Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.7 vs 8.8).
- •Springfield Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (32% vs 30%).
- •Weedon Bec Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
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 Springfield Junior School better than Weedon Bec Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Weedon Bec Primary School ranks higher (27.7 vs 8.8 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 Springfield Junior School and Weedon Bec Primary School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Swadlincote and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Springfield Junior School: 182. Weedon Bec Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Springfield Junior School and Weedon Bec Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Springfield Junior School is 1471st of 1,516 and Weedon Bec Primary School is 1196th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).