John Blow Primary School vs Winthorpe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.9 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
Winthorpe Primary School
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
111 students
| Measure | John Blow Primary School Newark, East Midlands | Winthorpe Primary School Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #364 of 1,516 | #254 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4888 of 15,697 | #3636 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 192 | 111 |
| Pupils on roll | 192 | 111 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 22% |
| 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.johnblowprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.winthorpe.notts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Winthorpe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.5 vs 64.8).
- •John Blow Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 67%).
- •Winthorpe Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 11%).
- •John Blow Primary School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 111.
- •John Blow Primary School is a local authority school while Winthorpe Primary 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 John Blow Primary School better than Winthorpe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Winthorpe Primary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 64.8 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 Winthorpe Primary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Blow Primary School: 192. Winthorpe Primary School: 111. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Blow Primary School and Winthorpe Primary School rank in East Midlands?
John Blow Primary School is 364th of 1,516 and Winthorpe Primary School is 254th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).