Newbury academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 8 schools in Newbury, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 188John Rankin Infant and Nursery SchoolNewbury · Academy Primary– · 240 students
- 281St Bartholomew's SchoolNewbury · Academy Secondary56.2 Attainment 8 · 1,905 students
- 377Highwood Copse Primary SchoolNewbury · Academy Primary– · 149 students
- 475Park House SchoolNewbury · Academy Secondary55.9 Attainment 8 · 981 students
- 571John Rankin Junior SchoolNewbury · Academy Primary– · 311 students
- 646Trinity SchoolNewbury · Academy Secondary42.9 Attainment 8 · 1,349 students
- 737Speenhamland SchoolNewbury · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 290 students
- 826Fir Tree Primary School and NurseryNewbury · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 239 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Rankin Infant and Nursery School Newbury · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 88.0 Top 10% | – | 240 |
| 2 | St Bartholomew's School Newbury · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 81.2 Top 25% | 56.2 Attainment 8 | 1,905 |
| 3 | Highwood Copse Primary School Newbury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 76.7 Top 25% | – | 149 |
| 4 | Park House School Newbury · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 75.4 Top 25% | 55.9 Attainment 8 | 981 |
| 5 | John Rankin Junior School Newbury · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 70.9 Top 25% | – | 311 |
| 6 | Trinity School Newbury · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 46.0 Lower 50% | 42.9 Attainment 8 | 1,349 |
| 7 | Speenhamland School Newbury · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 36.6 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 290 |
| 8 | Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery Newbury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 25.7 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 239 |
John Rankin Infant and Nursery School in Newbury leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Newbury with a Success Index (England) of 88.0. Of the 8 schools shown, 8 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider South East academies & free schools league table, every school on the Newbury page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Newbury?
John Rankin Infant and Nursery School in Newbury, South East ranks first among academies & free schools in Newbury with a Success Index (England) of 88.0 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 240).
How are academies & free schools in Newbury ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.