Kneesall CofE Primary Academy vs The Dukeries Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kneesall CofE Primary Academy
Select · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
104 students
The Dukeries Academy
Newark · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
709 students
| Measure | Kneesall CofE Primary Academy Select, East Midlands | The Dukeries Academy Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #78 of 1,516 | #302 of 329 |
| National rank | #1181 of 15,697 | #3751 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 104 | 709 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 709 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 21% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 33.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.3 |
| town | Select | Newark |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.kneesallcofeprimary.com | www.dukeries.attrust.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kneesall CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 16.4).
- •The Dukeries Academy is the larger school with 709 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 Kneesall CofE Primary Academy better than The Dukeries Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kneesall CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (86.8 vs 16.4 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 Kneesall CofE Primary Academy and The Dukeries Academy?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Select and Newark in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kneesall CofE Primary Academy: 104. The Dukeries Academy: 709. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kneesall CofE Primary Academy and The Dukeries Academy rank in East Midlands?
Kneesall CofE Primary Academy is 78th of 1,516 and The Dukeries Academy is 302nd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).