John Hunt Academy vs Magnus Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Hunt Academy
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
350 students
Magnus Church of England Academy
Newark · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
678 students
| Measure | John Hunt Academy Newark, East Midlands | Magnus Church of England Academy Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1259 of 1,516 | #307 of 329 |
| National rank | #13312 of 15,697 | #3831 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 350 | 678 |
| Pupils on roll | 350 | 678 |
| Free school meals | 34.1% | 45.9% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 64.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 20.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.1 |
| town | Newark | Newark |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.johnhuntprimary.co.uk/ | www.magnusacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Hunt Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.3 vs 14.2).
- •Magnus Church of England Academy is the larger school with 678 students compared with 350.
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 Hunt Academy better than Magnus Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), John Hunt Academy ranks higher (24.3 vs 14.2 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 Hunt Academy and Magnus Church of England Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Hunt Academy: 350. Magnus Church of England Academy: 678. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Hunt Academy and Magnus Church of England Academy rank in East Midlands?
John Hunt Academy is 1259th of 1,516 and Magnus Church of England Academy is 307th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).