Chuter Ede Primary School vs Highfields 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.
Chuter Ede Primary School
Newark · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
615 students
Highfields School
Newark · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
117 students
| Measure | Chuter Ede Primary School Newark, East Midlands | Highfields School Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #772 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #9273 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 615 | 117 |
| Pupils on roll | 615 | 117 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 59.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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.chuterede.com | highfieldsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chuter Ede Primary School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 117.
- •Chuter Ede Primary School is a local authority school while Highfields School is a independent 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 Chuter Ede Primary School better than Highfields School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chuter Ede Primary School and Highfields School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chuter Ede Primary School: 615. Highfields School: 117. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chuter Ede Primary School and Highfields School rank in East Midlands?
Chuter Ede Primary School is 772nd of 1,516 and Highfields School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).