Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school vs The Newark Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 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
The Newark Academy
Newark · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,164 students
| Measure | Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school Newark, East Midlands | The Newark Academy Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #894 of 1,516 | #159 of 329 |
| National rank | #10232 of 15,697 | #1978 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 593 | 1,164 |
| Pupils on roll | 593 | 1,164 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 113% | 104.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.1 |
| town | Newark | Newark |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.barnbyroadprimary.com | www.newarkacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Newark Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.7 vs 39.6).
- •The Newark Academy is the larger school with 1,164 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 The Newark Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Newark Academy ranks higher (49.7 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 The Newark Academy?
About 1.2 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. The Newark Academy: 1,164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school and The Newark Academy rank in East Midlands?
Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school is 894th of 1,516 and The Newark Academy is 159th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).