Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School vs Newton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
122 students
Newton Primary School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
148 students
| Measure | Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School Alfreton, East Midlands | Newton Primary School Alfreton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #700 of 1,516 | #369 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8637 of 15,697 | #4939 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 122 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 122 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 46.5% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 72.6% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 12% |
| 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 | Alfreton | Alfreton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.blackwellprimary.co.uk | www.newton.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Newton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.6 vs 47.1).
- •Newton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 67%).
- •Newton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 8%).
- •Newton Primary School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 122.
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 Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School better than Newton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newton Primary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 47.1 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 Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School and Newton Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Alfreton and Alfreton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School: 122. Newton Primary School: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School and Newton Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School is 700th of 1,516 and Newton Primary School is 369th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).