Newton Primary School vs St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
369 students
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
307 students
| Measure | Newton Primary School Chester, North West | St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1660 of 2,286 | #244 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12486 of 15,697 | #1910 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 369 | 307 |
| Pupils on roll | 369 | 307 |
| Free school meals | 14.9% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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.newtonprimary.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.lovelearnlaugh.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.6 vs 28.7).
- •St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 53%).
- •St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Newton Primary School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 307.
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 Primary School better than St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (81.6 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 Newton Primary School and St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newton Primary School: 369. St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School: 307. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton Primary School and St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Newton Primary School is 1660th of 2,286 and St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School is 244th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).