Mill View Primary School vs Newton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 717 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill View Primary School
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
242 students
Newton Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
369 students
| Measure | Mill View Primary School Chester, North West | Newton Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 2,286 | #1660 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #244 of 15,697 | #12486 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 242 | 369 |
| Pupils on roll | 242 | 369 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 87.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 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 | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.millviewschool.co.uk/ | www.newtonprimary.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mill View Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.9 vs 28.7).
- •Mill View Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 53%).
- •Mill View Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 0%).
- •Newton Primary School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 242.
- •Mill View Primary School is a academy school while Newton 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 Mill View Primary School better than Newton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mill View Primary School ranks higher (95.9 vs 28.7 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 Mill View Primary School and Newton Primary School?
About 717 m in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mill View Primary School: 242. Newton Primary School: 369. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mill View Primary School and Newton Primary School rank in North West?
Mill View Primary School is 35th of 2,286 and Newton Primary School is 1660th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).