Furness Primary School vs Newman Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 430 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Furness Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
321 students
Newman Catholic College
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
582 students
| Measure | Furness Primary School London, London | Newman Catholic College London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1696 of 1,720 | #602 of 640 |
| National rank | #14931 of 15,697 | #3692 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 321 | 582 |
| Pupils on roll | 321 | 582 |
| Free school meals | 35.8% | 42% |
| Capacity filled | 58.9% | 58.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 44% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | furnessprimaryschool.com | www.ncc.brent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Newman Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.7 vs 13.0).
- •Newman Catholic College is the larger school with 582 students compared with 321.
- •Furness Primary School is a academy school while Newman Catholic College is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Furness Primary School is co-educational and Newman Catholic College is boys.
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 Furness Primary School better than Newman Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), Newman Catholic College ranks higher (17.7 vs 13.0 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 Furness Primary School and Newman Catholic College?
About 430 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Furness Primary School: 321. Newman Catholic College: 582. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Furness Primary School and Newman Catholic College rank in London?
Furness Primary School is 1696th of 1,720 and Newman Catholic College is 602nd of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).