Ellistown Community Primary School vs The Newbridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellistown Community Primary School
Coalville · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
The Newbridge School
Coalville · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
863 students
| Measure | Ellistown Community Primary School Coalville, East Midlands | The Newbridge School Coalville, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #662 of 1,516 | #194 of 329 |
| National rank | #8243 of 15,697 | #2486 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 206 | 863 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 863 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 102.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Coalville | Coalville |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ellistown.leics.sch.uk/ | www.newbridge.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ellistown Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.9 vs 39.4).
- •The Newbridge School is the larger school with 863 students compared with 206.
- •Ellistown Community Primary School is a local authority school while The Newbridge School 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 Ellistown Community Primary School better than The Newbridge School?
On the Success Index (England), Ellistown Community Primary School ranks higher (48.9 vs 39.4 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 Ellistown Community Primary School and The Newbridge School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Coalville and Coalville in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellistown Community Primary School: 206. The Newbridge School: 863. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellistown Community Primary School and The Newbridge School rank in East Midlands?
Ellistown Community Primary School is 662nd of 1,516 and The Newbridge School is 194th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).