Newington Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Sittingbourne, South East ME9 7LB · Kent
#1549 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#9024 of 15,697 nationally
About Newington Church of England Primary School
Newington Church of England Primary School is a local authority primary located in Sittingbourne, in the Kent local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 242 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 45.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1549th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 242; capacity filled 102.5%.
There are 32 schools in Sittingbourne; Newington Church of England Primary School ranks 13th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)73%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- 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%)33.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Newington Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 242
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 33.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 102.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 73%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Newington Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Lower Halstow Primary School
Sittingbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students · 1.5 km away
Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School
Sittingbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
104 students · 2.3 km away
Holywell Primary School
Sittingbourne · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
212 students · 2.6 km away
Borden Church of England Primary School
Sittingbourne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
138 students · 2.7 km away
Bobbing Village School
Sittingbourne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
192 students · 2.8 km away
Grove Park Primary School
Sittingbourne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
392 students · 3.0 km away
Leigh Academy Rainham
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
964 students · 3.2 km away
Westlands School
Sittingbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,690 students · 3.3 km away
Riverside Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
453 students · 3.6 km away
Westlands Primary School
Sittingbourne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
469 students · 4.2 km away
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Oxford Road Community School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Newington Church of England Primary School a good school?
Newington Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 45.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1549 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Newington Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Newington Church of England Primary School ranks #1549 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #9024 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Newington Church of England Primary School?
Newington Church of England Primary School had 242 students in 2025.
Is Newington Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Newington Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Newington Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Newington Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.