Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school vs Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
593 students
Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
| Measure | Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school Newark, East Midlands | Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #894 of 1,516 | #563 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10232 of 15,697 | #7127 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 593 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 593 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 113% | 61.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 13% |
| 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 | Newark | Newark |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.barnbyroadprimary.com | www.bishopalexanderacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.8 vs 39.6).
- •Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 62%).
- •Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 4%).
- •Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school is the larger school with 593 students compared with 195.
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 Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school better than Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy ranks higher (53.8 vs 39.6 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 Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school and Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school: 593. Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school and Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy rank in East Midlands?
Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school is 894th of 1,516 and Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy is 563rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).