Grove Park Primary School vs John Henry Newman Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 140 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove Park Primary School
Sittingbourne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
392 students
John Henry Newman Academy
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
392 students
| Measure | Grove Park Primary School Sittingbourne, South East | John Henry Newman Academy Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2371 of 2,471 | #1475 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14731 of 15,697 | #8519 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 392 | 392 |
| Pupils on roll | 392 | 392 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 35.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Sittingbourne | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.grovepark-ba-mat.org.uk | www.jhnacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •John Henry Newman Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.6 vs 14.7).
- •John Henry Newman Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 43%).
- •John Henry Newman Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
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 Grove Park Primary School better than John Henry Newman Academy?
On the Success Index (England), John Henry Newman Academy ranks higher (47.6 vs 14.7 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 Grove Park Primary School and John Henry Newman Academy?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Sittingbourne and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grove Park Primary School: 392. John Henry Newman Academy: 392. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grove Park Primary School and John Henry Newman Academy rank in South East?
Grove Park Primary School is 2371st of 2,471 and John Henry Newman Academy is 1475th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).