Halam Church of England Primary School vs The Minster School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.5 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
The Minster School
Southwell · Academy secondary · Ages 7–18
1,616 students
| Measure | Halam Church of England Primary School Newark, East Midlands | The Minster School Southwell, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #64 of 1,516 | #16 of 329 |
| National rank | #993 of 15,697 | #258 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–18 |
| Students | 61 | 1,616 |
| Pupils on roll | 61 | 1,616 |
| Free school meals | 4.9% | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 54% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 100% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 60% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.8 |
| town | Newark | Southwell |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.halam.notts.sch.uk | www.minsterschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Minster School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.2 vs 88.4).
- •The Minster School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 77%).
- •The Minster School does better on ks2: higher standard (60% vs 23%).
- •The Minster School is the larger school with 1,616 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 The Minster School?
On the Success Index (England), The Minster School ranks higher (90.2 vs 88.4 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 Halam Church of England Primary School and The Minster School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Newark and Southwell in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Halam Church of England Primary School: 61. The Minster School: 1,616. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Halam Church of England Primary School and The Minster School rank in East Midlands?
Halam Church of England Primary School is 64th of 1,516 and The Minster School is 16th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).