Halam Church of England Primary School vs Kirklington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halam Church of England Primary School
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
61 students
Kirklington Primary School
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
79 students
| Measure | Halam Church of England Primary School Newark, East Midlands | Kirklington Primary School Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #64 of 1,516 | #758 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #993 of 15,697 | #9138 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 61 | 79 |
| Pupils on roll | 61 | 79 |
| Free school meals | 4.9% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 54% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | – |
| 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.halam.notts.sch.uk | www.kirklingtonprimary.net |
The verdict
- •Halam Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.4 vs 44.7).
- •Kirklington Primary School is the larger school with 79 students compared with 61.
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 Halam Church of England Primary School better than Kirklington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Halam Church of England Primary School ranks higher (88.4 vs 44.7 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 Halam Church of England Primary School and Kirklington Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Halam Church of England Primary School: 61. Kirklington Primary School: 79. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Halam Church of England Primary School and Kirklington Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Halam Church of England Primary School is 64th of 1,516 and Kirklington Primary School is 758th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).