Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School vs The Newton Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School
Sandy · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
144 students
The Newton Community Primary School
St Neots · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
54 students
| Measure | Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School Sandy, East of England | The Newton Community Primary School St Neots, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #326 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #2498 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 144 | 54 |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | 54 |
| Free school meals | 6.9% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 51.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 11% |
| 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 | Sandy | St Neots |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barnabasoley.cambs.sch.uk/ | eltisleynewton.com |
The verdict
- •Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.8 vs 30.8).
- •Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 33%).
- •The Newton Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 9%).
- •Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School is the larger school with 144 students compared with 54.
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 Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School better than The Newton Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 30.8 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 Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School and The Newton Community Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Sandy and St Neots in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School: 144. The Newton Community Primary School: 54. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School and The Newton Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School is 326th of 1,872 and The Newton Community Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).