Newton Westpark Primary School vs The Westleigh School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 693 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Westpark Primary School
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
The Westleigh School
Leigh · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
976 students
| Measure | Newton Westpark Primary School Leigh, North West | The Westleigh School Leigh, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1680 of 2,286 | #464 of 536 |
| National rank | #12595 of 15,697 | #3724 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 202 | 976 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 976 |
| Free school meals | 56.9% | 44.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 21.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 42.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leigh | Leigh |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.newtonwestpark.co.uk | thewestleighschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Newton Westpark Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.1 vs 17.1).
- •The Westleigh School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 202.
- •Newton Westpark Primary School is a local authority school while The Westleigh School is a academy 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 Westpark Primary School better than The Westleigh School?
On the Success Index (England), Newton Westpark Primary School ranks higher (28.1 vs 17.1 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 Westpark Primary School and The Westleigh School?
About 693 m in a straight line, between Leigh and Leigh in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newton Westpark Primary School: 202. The Westleigh School: 976. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton Westpark Primary School and The Westleigh School rank in North West?
Newton Westpark Primary School is 1680th of 2,286 and The Westleigh School is 464th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).