St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School vs Walesby CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.8 km 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
Walesby CofE Primary School
Newark · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
90 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Newark, East Midlands | Walesby CofE Primary School Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1271 of 1,516 | #657 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13416 of 15,697 | #8193 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 224 | 90 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 90 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 83% | 64.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 8% |
| 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 | Newark | Newark |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.stjosephsschool.net | www.walesbyschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Walesby CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.2 vs 23.8).
- •Walesby CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 50%).
- •Walesby CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 90.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is a academy school while Walesby CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School better than Walesby CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Walesby CofE Primary School ranks higher (49.2 vs 23.8 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School and Walesby CofE Primary School?
About 2.8 km 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. Walesby CofE Primary School: 90. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School and Walesby CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is 1271st of 1,516 and Walesby CofE Primary School is 657th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).