Kneesall CofE Primary Academy vs The Parkgate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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 Parkgate Academy
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
331 students
| Measure | Kneesall CofE Primary Academy Select, East Midlands | The Parkgate Academy Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #78 of 1,516 | #660 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1181 of 15,697 | #8210 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 104 | 331 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 331 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 40.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 75.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Select | Newark |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.kneesallcofeprimary.com | www.theparkgateacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kneesall CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 49.1).
- •The Parkgate Academy is the larger school with 331 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 Parkgate Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kneesall CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (86.8 vs 49.1 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 Parkgate 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 Parkgate Academy: 331. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kneesall CofE Primary Academy and The Parkgate Academy rank in East Midlands?
Kneesall CofE Primary Academy is 78th of 1,516 and The Parkgate Academy is 660th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).