Newlands Community Primary School vs St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newlands Community Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
270 students
St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
| Measure | Newlands Community Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1432 of 1,516 | #1473 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14961 of 15,697 | #15373 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 270 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 270 | 140 |
| Free school meals | 36.7% | 37.7% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 66.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.newlands.leics.sch.uk | www.stsimonandstjude.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Newlands Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (12.7 vs 8.7).
- •Newlands Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43% vs 30%).
- •Newlands Community Primary School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 140.
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 Newlands Community Primary School better than St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newlands Community Primary School ranks higher (12.7 vs 8.7 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 Newlands Community Primary School and St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newlands Community Primary School: 270. St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newlands Community Primary School and St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Newlands Community Primary School is 1432nd of 1,516 and St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School is 1473rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).