Newport Primary School vs Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided 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.
Newport Primary School
Newport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
155 students
Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Saffron Walden · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
98 students
| Measure | Newport Primary School Newport, East of England | Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Saffron Walden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1733 of 1,872 | #365 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14390 of 15,697 | #2867 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 155 | 98 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 98 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 4.1% |
| Capacity filled | 73.8% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 16% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Newport | Saffron Walden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.newport.essex.sch.uk/ | www.federationfarnhamrickling.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.7 vs 17.3).
- •Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 16%).
- •Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Newport Primary School is the larger school with 155 students compared with 98.
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 Newport Primary School better than Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (75.7 vs 17.3 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 Newport Primary School and Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Newport and Saffron Walden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newport Primary School: 155. Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newport Primary School and Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in East of England?
Newport Primary School is 1733rd of 1,872 and Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 365th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).