Hope Academy vs Newton-le-Willows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 877 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Academy
Newton-le-Willows · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,235 students
Newton-le-Willows Primary School
Newton-le-Willows · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
563 students
| Measure | Hope Academy Newton-le-Willows, North West | Newton-le-Willows Primary School Newton-le-Willows, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #290 of 536 | #1160 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2445 of 4,090 | #9166 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,235 | 563 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,235 | 563 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.5% | 88.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.71 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newton-le-Willows | Newton-le-Willows |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hopeacademy.org.uk/ | www.newton.st-helens.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Newton-le-Willows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.6 vs 40.3).
- •Hope Academy is the larger school with 1,235 students compared with 563.
- •Hope Academy is a academy school while Newton-le-Willows Primary 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 Hope Academy better than Newton-le-Willows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newton-le-Willows Primary School ranks higher (44.6 vs 40.3 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 Hope Academy and Newton-le-Willows Primary School?
About 877 m in a straight line, between Newton-le-Willows and Newton-le-Willows in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hope Academy: 1,235. Newton-le-Willows Primary School: 563. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hope Academy and Newton-le-Willows Primary School rank in North West?
Hope Academy is 290th of 536 and Newton-le-Willows Primary School is 1160th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).