Davies Lane Primary School vs Newport School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davies Lane Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
927 students
Newport School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
849 students
| Measure | Davies Lane Primary School London, London | Newport School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #166 of 1,720 | #496 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1086 of 15,697 | #2864 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 927 | 849 |
| Pupils on roll | 927 | 849 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 110.4% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 30% | 18% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.davieslane.co.uk | www.newport.waltham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Davies Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.6 vs 75.7).
- •Davies Lane Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 73%).
- •Davies Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 18%).
- •Davies Lane Primary School is the larger school with 927 students compared with 849.
- •Davies Lane Primary School is a academy school while Newport 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 Davies Lane Primary School better than Newport School?
On the Success Index (England), Davies Lane Primary School ranks higher (87.6 vs 75.7 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 Davies Lane Primary School and Newport School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Davies Lane Primary School: 927. Newport School: 849. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Davies Lane Primary School and Newport School rank in London?
Davies Lane Primary School is 166th of 1,720 and Newport School is 496th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).