Magnus Church of England Academy vs The King's Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 475 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magnus Church of England Academy
Newark · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
678 students
The King's Church of England Primary Academy
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Magnus Church of England Academy Newark, East Midlands | The King's Church of England Primary Academy Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #307 of 329 | #1451 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3831 of 4,090 | #15200 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 678 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 678 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 45.9% | 43.7% |
| Capacity filled | 64.6% | 72.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.magnusacademy.co.uk/ | www.kings.snmat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Magnus Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (14.2 vs 10.6).
- •Magnus Church of England Academy is the larger school with 678 students compared with 227.
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 Magnus Church of England Academy better than The King's Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Magnus Church of England Academy ranks higher (14.2 vs 10.6 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 Magnus Church of England Academy and The King's Church of England Primary Academy?
About 475 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Magnus Church of England Academy: 678. The King's Church of England Primary Academy: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Magnus Church of England Academy and The King's Church of England Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Magnus Church of England Academy is 307th of 329 and The King's Church of England Primary Academy is 1451st of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).