St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School vs The Dukeries Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 489 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
The Dukeries Academy
Newark · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
709 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Newark, East Midlands | The Dukeries Academy Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1271 of 1,516 | #302 of 329 |
| National rank | #13416 of 15,697 | #3751 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 224 | 709 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 709 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 83% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 21% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 33.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.3 |
| town | Newark | Newark |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.stjosephsschool.net | www.dukeries.attrust.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.8 vs 16.4).
- •The Dukeries Academy is the larger school with 709 students compared with 224.
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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School better than The Dukeries Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (23.8 vs 16.4 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School and The Dukeries Academy?
About 489 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School: 224. The Dukeries Academy: 709. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School and The Dukeries Academy rank in East Midlands?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is 1271st of 1,516 and The Dukeries Academy is 302nd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).