Highfields School vs St Peter's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 75 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfields School
Newark · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
117 students
St Peter's School
Kettering · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
104 students
| Measure | Highfields School Newark, East Midlands | St Peter's School Kettering, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 117 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 104 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 59.1% | 62.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Kettering |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | highfieldsschool.co.uk | www.st-peters.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Highfields School is the larger school with 117 students compared with 104.
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 Highfields School better than St Peter's 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 Highfields School and St Peter's School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Newark and Kettering in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfields School: 117. St Peter's School: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfields School and St Peter's School rank in East Midlands?
Highfields School is unranked and St Peter's School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).