East Markham Primary School vs Tuxford Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Markham Primary School
Newark · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
200 students
Tuxford Primary Academy
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | East Markham Primary School Newark, East Midlands | Tuxford Primary Academy Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #767 of 1,516 | #341 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9232 of 15,697 | #4703 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 200 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 34.1% |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 66.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 15% |
| 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.eastmarkhamschool.co.uk/ | www.tuxfordprimary-ac.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Tuxford Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.9 vs 44.2).
- •Tuxford Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 57%).
- •Tuxford Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
- •Tuxford Primary Academy is the larger school with 224 students compared with 200.
- •East Markham Primary School is a local authority school while Tuxford Primary Academy is a academy 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 East Markham Primary School better than Tuxford Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Tuxford Primary Academy ranks higher (65.9 vs 44.2 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 East Markham Primary School and Tuxford Primary Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Markham Primary School: 200. Tuxford Primary Academy: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Markham Primary School and Tuxford Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
East Markham Primary School is 767th of 1,516 and Tuxford Primary Academy is 341st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).