Fourfields Community Primary School vs St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fourfields Community Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
448 students
St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
| Measure | Fourfields Community Primary School Peterborough, East of England | St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #903 of 1,872 | #1101 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7424 of 15,697 | #9170 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 448 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 448 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 20.8% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 65.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 0% |
| 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.fourfields.cambs.sch.uk | www.st-johnhenrynewman.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fourfields Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.6 vs 44.6).
- •St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 65%).
- •Fourfields Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Fourfields Community Primary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 415.
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 Fourfields Community Primary School better than St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fourfields Community Primary School ranks higher (52.6 vs 44.6 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 Fourfields Community Primary School and St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fourfields Community Primary School: 448. St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fourfields Community Primary School and St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School rank in East of England?
Fourfields Community Primary School is 903rd of 1,872 and St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School is 1101st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).