Barlestone Church of England Primary School vs Newbold Verdon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.6 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
Newbold Verdon Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Barlestone Church of England Primary School Nuneaton, East Midlands | Newbold Verdon Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1092 of 1,516 | #1345 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11804 of 15,697 | #14184 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 185 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 88.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nuneaton | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.barlestoneprimaryschool.co.uk | www.newboldverdonprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Barlestone Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.1 vs 18.7).
- •Barlestone Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 31%).
- •Newbold Verdon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Newbold Verdon Primary School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 185.
- •Barlestone Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Newbold Verdon Primary School is a local authority 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 Newbold Verdon Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barlestone Church of England Primary School ranks higher (32.1 vs 18.7 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 Newbold Verdon Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Nuneaton and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlestone Church of England Primary School: 185. Newbold Verdon Primary School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlestone Church of England Primary School and Newbold Verdon Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Barlestone Church of England Primary School is 1092nd of 1,516 and Newbold Verdon Primary School is 1345th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).