Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School vs St Wystan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School
Burton-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
34 students
St Wystan's School
Derby · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
88 students
| Measure | Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School Burton-on-Trent, East Midlands | St Wystan's School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 34 | 88 |
| Pupils on roll | 34 | 88 |
| Free school meals | 5.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 49.3% | 62.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Burton-on-Trent | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.newtonsolney.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.stwystans.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Wystan's School is the larger school with 88 students compared with 34.
- •Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School is a local authority school while St Wystan's School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School better than St Wystan's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School and St Wystan's School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Burton-on-Trent and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School: 34. St Wystan's School: 88. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School and St Wystan's School rank in East Midlands?
Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School is unranked and St Wystan's School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).