Coates Primary School vs New Road Primary & Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coates Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
183 students
New Road Primary & Nursery School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
310 students
| Measure | Coates Primary School Peterborough, East of England | New Road Primary & Nursery School Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1430 of 1,872 | #1676 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11856 of 15,697 | #13984 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 183 | 310 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 310 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 119.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 6% |
| 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 | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.coatesprimaryschool.info | www.newroadprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Coates Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.8 vs 20.0).
- •Coates Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (47% vs 31%).
- •Coates Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •New Road Primary & Nursery School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 183.
- •Coates Primary School is a local authority school while New Road Primary & Nursery School is a academy 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 Coates Primary School better than New Road Primary & Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Coates Primary School ranks higher (31.8 vs 20.0 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 Coates Primary School and New Road Primary & Nursery School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coates Primary School: 183. New Road Primary & Nursery School: 310. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coates Primary School and New Road Primary & Nursery School rank in East of England?
Coates Primary School is 1430th of 1,872 and New Road Primary & Nursery School is 1676th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).