St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School vs William de Yaxley Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
William de Yaxley Church of England Academy
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
205 students
| Measure | St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School Peterborough, East of England | William de Yaxley Church of England Academy Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1101 of 1,872 | #1782 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9170 of 15,697 | #14769 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 415 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 415 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 65.9% | 85.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.st-johnhenrynewman.org.uk/ | wil.graceschools.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.6 vs 14.4).
- •St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 40%).
- •St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 205.
- •St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School is a local authority school while William de Yaxley Church of England Academy 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 St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School better than William de Yaxley Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School ranks higher (44.6 vs 14.4 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 St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School and William de Yaxley Church of England Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School: 415. William de Yaxley Church of England Academy: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School and William de Yaxley Church of England Academy rank in East of England?
St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School is 1101st of 1,872 and William de Yaxley Church of England Academy is 1782nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).