Newton Primary School vs Town End Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 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
Town End Junior School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
187 students
| Measure | Newton Primary School Alfreton, East Midlands | Town End Junior School Alfreton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #369 of 1,516 | #624 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4939 of 15,697 | #7835 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 148 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 148 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 93.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 9% |
| 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 | Alfreton | Alfreton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.newton.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | tibshelf-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Newton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.6 vs 50.7).
- •Newton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 65%).
- •Newton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 9%).
- •Town End Junior School is the larger school with 187 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 Town End Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Newton Primary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 50.7 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 Newton Primary School and Town End Junior School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Alfreton and Alfreton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newton Primary School: 148. Town End Junior School: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton Primary School and Town End Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Newton Primary School is 369th of 1,516 and Town End Junior School is 624th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).