John Blow Primary School vs North Scarle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Blow Primary School
Newark · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
192 students
North Scarle Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
48 students
| Measure | John Blow Primary School Newark, East Midlands | North Scarle Primary School Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #364 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #4888 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 192 | 48 |
| Pupils on roll | 192 | 48 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 68.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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 | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.johnblowprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.northscarleprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •John Blow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.8 vs 54.7).
- •John Blow Primary School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 48.
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 John Blow Primary School better than North Scarle Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John Blow Primary School ranks higher (64.8 vs 54.7 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 John Blow Primary School and North Scarle Primary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Newark and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Blow Primary School: 192. North Scarle Primary School: 48. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Blow Primary School and North Scarle Primary School rank in East Midlands?
John Blow Primary School is 364th of 1,516 and North Scarle Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).