Falkland Primary School vs John Rankin Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falkland Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
422 students
John Rankin Junior School
Newbury · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
311 students
| Measure | Falkland Primary School Newbury, South East | John Rankin Junior School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1108 of 2,471 | #691 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6251 of 15,697 | #3749 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 422 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 86.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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 | Newbury | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.falklandprimaryschool.org | johnrankinschools.com |
The verdict
- •John Rankin Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 58.1).
- •Falkland Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 311.
- •Falkland Primary School is a local authority school while John Rankin Junior 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 Falkland Primary School better than John Rankin Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), John Rankin Junior School ranks higher (70.9 vs 58.1 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 Falkland Primary School and John Rankin Junior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Newbury and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Falkland Primary School: 422. John Rankin Junior School: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Falkland Primary School and John Rankin Junior School rank in South East?
Falkland Primary School is 1108th of 2,471 and John Rankin Junior School is 691st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).