Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school vs Kibworth Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 61 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
Kibworth Church of England Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
596 students
| Measure | Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school Newark, East Midlands | Kibworth Church of England Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #894 of 1,516 | #186 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10232 of 15,697 | #2718 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 593 | 596 |
| Pupils on roll | 593 | 596 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 113% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 10% |
| 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 | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.barnbyroadprimary.com | www.kibprimary.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Kibworth Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.6 vs 39.6).
- •Kibworth Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 62%).
- •Kibworth Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •Kibworth Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 593.
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 Kibworth Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kibworth Church of England Primary School ranks higher (76.6 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 Kibworth Church of England Primary School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Newark and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school: 593. Kibworth Church of England Primary School: 596. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school and Kibworth Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school is 894th of 1,516 and Kibworth Church of England Primary School is 186th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).