St Gregory's Catholic Primary School vs St Thomas Becket Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
St Thomas Becket Catholic School
Northampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
912 students
| Measure | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | St Thomas Becket Catholic School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #862 of 1,516 | #202 of 329 |
| National rank | #10010 of 15,697 | #2631 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 214 | 912 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 912 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 29.9% |
| Capacity filled | 51% | 80.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.5 |
| town | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.stgregoryscatholicprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.thomasbecket.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Gregory's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.7 vs 36.5).
- •St Thomas Becket Catholic School is the larger school with 912 students compared with 214.
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 St Gregory's Catholic Primary School better than St Thomas Becket Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St Gregory's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (40.7 vs 36.5 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 St Gregory's Catholic Primary School and St Thomas Becket Catholic School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School: 214. St Thomas Becket Catholic School: 912. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Gregory's Catholic Primary School and St Thomas Becket Catholic School rank in East Midlands?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School is 862nd of 1,516 and St Thomas Becket Catholic School is 202nd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).