Newton Primary School vs The Firs School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 392 m 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
The Firs School
Chester · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
144 students
| Measure | Newton Primary School Chester, North West | The Firs School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1660 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #12486 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 369 | 144 |
| Pupils on roll | 369 | 144 |
| Free school meals | 14.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 65.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.newtonprimary.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.firsschool.net |
The verdict
- •Newton Primary School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 144.
- •Newton Primary School is a local authority school while The Firs School is a independent 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 Newton Primary School better than The Firs School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Newton Primary School and The Firs School?
About 392 m in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newton Primary School: 369. The Firs School: 144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton Primary School and The Firs School rank in North West?
Newton Primary School is 1660th of 2,286 and The Firs School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).