Newton-le-Willows Primary School vs St Peter's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 646 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton-le-Willows Primary School
Newton-le-Willows · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
563 students
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Newton-le-Willows · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
226 students
| Measure | Newton-le-Willows Primary School Newton-le-Willows, North West | St Peter's CofE Primary School Newton-le-Willows, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1160 of 2,286 | #124 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9166 of 15,697 | #960 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 563 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 563 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 88.4% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 17% |
| 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 | Newton-le-Willows | Newton-le-Willows |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.newton.st-helens.sch.uk/ | www.st-peters.st-helens.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Peter's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 44.6).
- •St Peter's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 58%).
- •St Peter's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 8%).
- •Newton-le-Willows Primary School is the larger school with 563 students compared with 226.
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 Newton-le-Willows Primary School better than St Peter's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's CofE Primary School ranks higher (88.7 vs 44.6 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 Newton-le-Willows Primary School and St Peter's CofE Primary School?
About 646 m in a straight line, between Newton-le-Willows and Newton-le-Willows in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newton-le-Willows Primary School: 563. St Peter's CofE Primary School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton-le-Willows Primary School and St Peter's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Newton-le-Willows Primary School is 1160th of 2,286 and St Peter's CofE Primary School is 124th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).