John Rankin Infant and Nursery School vs Park House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 980 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Rankin Infant and Nursery School
Newbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
240 students
Park House School
Newbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
981 students
| Measure | John Rankin Infant and Nursery School Newbury, South East | Park House School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #218 of 2,471 | #182 of 679 |
| National rank | #1042 of 15,697 | #770 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 240 | 981 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 981 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 72.7% | 75.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 62.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.0 |
| town | Newbury | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | johnrankinschools.com | www.parkhouseschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •John Rankin Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.0 vs 75.4).
- •Park House School is the larger school with 981 students compared with 240.
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 John Rankin Infant and Nursery School better than Park House School?
On the Success Index (England), John Rankin Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (88.0 vs 75.4 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 John Rankin Infant and Nursery School and Park House School?
About 980 m in a straight line, between Newbury and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Rankin Infant and Nursery School: 240. Park House School: 981. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Rankin Infant and Nursery School and Park House School rank in South East?
John Rankin Infant and Nursery School is 218th of 2,471 and Park House School is 182nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).