Schools in Newcastle, West Midlands (2025)
19 schools · 6,518 students · 14 academy, 5 local authority · median Pupils on roll 274.
Newcastle, in West Midlands, has 19 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 6,518 students. By level there are 17 primary, 2 secondary; by sector 14 academy, 5 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Newcastle's schools is 274, below the West Midlands median of 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
19 of the 19 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is May Bank Infants' School (95.8, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Co-op Academy Friarswood (91.7, top 5% of primary schools nationally), and St John's CofE Primary Academy (91.4, top 5% of primary schools nationally). 3 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Chesterton Community Sports College (915 students), The Orme Academy (768 students), Hempstalls Primary School (501 students).
Ranked schools in Newcastle
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and West Midlands.
- 196May Bank Infants' SchoolNewcastle · Local authority Primary– · 173 students
- 292Co-op Academy FriarswoodNewcastle · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 391St John's CofE Primary AcademyNewcastle · Academy Primary– · 155 students
- 479St Chad's CofE (C) Primary SchoolNewcastle · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 274 students
- 577Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary SchoolNewcastle · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 228 students
- 674St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior SchoolNewcastle · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 222 students
- 763Ellison Primary AcademyNewcastle · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 329 students
- 861St Wulstan's Catholic Primary SchoolNewcastle · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 457 students
- 960Hempstalls Primary SchoolNewcastle · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 501 students
- 1056Crackley Bank Primary SchoolNewcastle · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 1152Silverdale Primary AcademyNewcastle · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 152 students
- 1248Bursley AcademyNewcastle · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 400 students
- 1346The Orme AcademyNewcastle · Academy Secondary43.8 Attainment 8 · 768 students
- 1445Langdale Primary SchoolNewcastle · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 411 students
- 1537St Giles' and St George's Church of England AcademyNewcastle · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 360 students
- 1629Hassell Primary SchoolNewcastle · Local authority Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 173 students
- 1728Chesterton Community Sports CollegeNewcastle · Academy Secondary41.2 Attainment 8 · 915 students
- 1819Churchfields Primary SchoolNewcastle · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 391 students
- 1911St Luke's CofE (C) Primary SchoolNewcastle · Local authority Primary35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 197 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May Bank Infants' School Newcastle · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Local authority | 95.8 Top 5% | – | 173 |
| 2 | Co-op Academy Friarswood Newcastle · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 91.7 Top 5% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 3 | St John's CofE Primary Academy Newcastle · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 91.4 Top 5% | – | 155 |
| 4 | St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School Newcastle · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 79.0 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 274 |
| 5 | Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Newcastle · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 77.1 Top 25% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 228 |
| 6 | St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Newcastle · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 74.0 Top 25% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 222 |
| 7 | Ellison Primary Academy Newcastle · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 63.0 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 329 |
| 8 | St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Newcastle · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 60.8 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 457 |
| 9 | Hempstalls Primary School Newcastle · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 60.3 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 501 |
| 10 | Crackley Bank Primary School Newcastle · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 55.5 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 11 | Silverdale Primary Academy Newcastle · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 52.4 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 152 |
| 12 | Bursley Academy Newcastle · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 48.4 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 400 |
| 13 | The Orme Academy Newcastle · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 46.2 Lower 50% | 43.8 Attainment 8 | 768 |
| 14 | Langdale Primary School Newcastle · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 44.7 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 411 |
| 15 | St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy Newcastle · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 37.4 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 360 |
| 16 | Hassell Primary School Newcastle · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 28.9 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 173 |
| 17 | Chesterton Community Sports College Newcastle · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 27.8 Lower 50% | 41.2 Attainment 8 | 915 |
| 18 | Churchfields Primary School Newcastle · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 18.9 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 391 |
| 19 | St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School Newcastle · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 11.1 Lower 50% | 35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 197 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Newcastle side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Newcastle?
May Bank Infants' School is the highest-ranked school in Newcastle with a Success Index (England) of 95.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Newcastle?
Newcastle has 19 schools (17 primary, 2 secondary) educating 6,518 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Newcastle?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Newcastle is 274. Number of pupils in the latest school census.