Barlestone Church of England Primary School vs Dixie Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barlestone Church of England Primary School
Nuneaton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
Dixie Grammar School
Nuneaton · Independent all-through · Ages 0–18
462 students
| Measure | Barlestone Church of England Primary School Nuneaton, East Midlands | Dixie Grammar School Nuneaton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1092 of 1,516 | #323 of 329 |
| National rank | #11804 of 15,697 | #4014 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 0–18 |
| Students | 185 | 462 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 462 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 80.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 20.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.71 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.4 |
| town | Nuneaton | Nuneaton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.barlestoneprimaryschool.co.uk | www.dixie.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Barlestone Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.1 vs 7.2).
- •Dixie Grammar School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 185.
- •Barlestone Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Dixie Grammar School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Barlestone Church of England Primary School better than Dixie Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Barlestone Church of England Primary School ranks higher (32.1 vs 7.2 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 Barlestone Church of England Primary School and Dixie Grammar School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Nuneaton and Nuneaton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlestone Church of England Primary School: 185. Dixie Grammar School: 462. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlestone Church of England Primary School and Dixie Grammar School rank in East Midlands?
Barlestone Church of England Primary School is 1092nd of 1,516 and Dixie Grammar School is 323rd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).