Newport Primary School vs Saffron Walden County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 4.5 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
Saffron Walden County High School
Saffron Walden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,157 students
| Measure | Newport Primary School Newport, East of England | Saffron Walden County High School Saffron Walden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1733 of 1,872 | #38 of 460 |
| National rank | #14390 of 15,697 | #269 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 155 | 2,157 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 2,157 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 73.8% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 66.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.0 |
| town | Newport | Saffron Walden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.newport.essex.sch.uk/ | www.swchs.net/ |
The verdict
- •Saffron Walden County High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.8 vs 17.3).
- •Saffron Walden County High School is the larger school with 2,157 students compared with 155.
- •Newport Primary School is a local authority school while Saffron Walden County High 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 Newport Primary School better than Saffron Walden County High School?
On the Success Index (England), Saffron Walden County High School ranks higher (89.8 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 Saffron Walden County High School?
About 4.5 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. Saffron Walden County High School: 2,157. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newport Primary School and Saffron Walden County High School rank in East of England?
Newport Primary School is 1733rd of 1,872 and Saffron Walden County High School is 38th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).