Bell Farm Primary School vs Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 582 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Farm Primary School
Walton-on-Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
649 students
Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School
Hersham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
| Measure | Bell Farm Primary School Walton-on-Thames, South East | Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School Hersham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #636 of 2,471 | #68 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3477 of 15,697 | #285 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 649 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 649 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 2.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.7% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 18% |
| 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 | Walton-on-Thames | Hersham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bell-farm.co.uk/ | www.cardinalnewmanschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.4 vs 72.2).
- •Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 72%).
- •Bell Farm Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 18%).
- •Bell Farm Primary School is the larger school with 649 students compared with 412.
- •Bell Farm Primary School is a local authority school while Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary 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 Bell Farm Primary School better than Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (95.4 vs 72.2 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 Bell Farm Primary School and Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School?
About 582 m in a straight line, between Walton-on-Thames and Hersham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bell Farm Primary School: 649. Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bell Farm Primary School and Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Bell Farm Primary School is 636th of 2,471 and Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School is 68th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).