Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School vs Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 8.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School
Newport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
97 students
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School
Newport · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
351 students
| Measure | Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School Newport, South East | Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School Newport, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2362 of 2,471 | #1520 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14651 of 15,697 | #8790 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 97 | 351 |
| Pupils on roll | 97 | 351 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 25.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 83.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Newport | Newport |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brighstoneprimary.org.uk | www.carisbrookecepri.iow.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.4 vs 15.3).
- •Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 38%).
- •Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 97.
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 Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School better than Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School ranks higher (46.4 vs 15.3 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 Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School and Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Newport and Newport in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School: 97. Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School: 351. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School and Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School rank in South East?
Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School is 2362nd of 2,471 and Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School is 1520th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).