Hampton Vale Primary Academy vs St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hampton Vale Primary Academy
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
702 students
St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
| Measure | Hampton Vale Primary Academy Peterborough, East of England | St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #739 of 1,872 | #1101 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6172 of 15,697 | #9170 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 702 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 702 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 18.4% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 111.4% | 65.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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.hvp.org.uk/ | www.st-johnhenrynewman.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hampton Vale Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.4 vs 44.6).
- •Hampton Vale Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 67%).
- •Hampton Vale Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Hampton Vale Primary Academy is the larger school with 702 students compared with 415.
- •Hampton Vale Primary Academy is a academy school while St John Henry Newman Catholic VA 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 Hampton Vale Primary Academy better than St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hampton Vale Primary Academy ranks higher (58.4 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 Hampton Vale Primary Academy and St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hampton Vale Primary Academy: 702. St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hampton Vale Primary Academy and St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School rank in East of England?
Hampton Vale Primary Academy is 739th 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).