Newton Primary School vs Tibshelf Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Primary School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
148 students
Tibshelf Community School
Alfreton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
834 students
| Measure | Newton Primary School Alfreton, East Midlands | Tibshelf Community School Alfreton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #369 of 1,516 | #179 of 329 |
| National rank | #4939 of 15,697 | #2241 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 148 | 834 |
| Pupils on roll | 148 | 834 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 34.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 111.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.71 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Alfreton | Alfreton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.newton.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.tibshelf.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Newton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.6 vs 44.8).
- •Tibshelf Community School is the larger school with 834 students compared with 148.
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 Newton Primary School better than Tibshelf Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Newton Primary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 44.8 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 Newton Primary School and Tibshelf Community School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Alfreton and Alfreton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newton Primary School: 148. Tibshelf Community School: 834. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton Primary School and Tibshelf Community School rank in East Midlands?
Newton Primary School is 369th of 1,516 and Tibshelf Community School is 179th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).