Medina College vs Nine Acres Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Medina College
Newport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,094 students
Nine Acres Primary School
Newport · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
419 students
| Measure | Medina College Newport, South East | Nine Acres Primary School Newport, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #567 of 679 | #1547 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3508 of 4,090 | #8985 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,094 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,094 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 36.8% | 24.8% |
| Capacity filled | 66.3% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.93 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.0 | – |
| town | Newport | Newport |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | medina.iow.sch.uk | www.nineacrespri.iow.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Nine Acres Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.4 vs 20.4).
- •Medina College is the larger school with 1,094 students compared with 419.
- •Medina College is a academy school while Nine Acres Primary School is a local authority 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 Medina College better than Nine Acres Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nine Acres Primary School ranks higher (45.4 vs 20.4 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 Medina College and Nine Acres Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Newport and Newport in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Medina College: 1,094. Nine Acres Primary School: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Medina College and Nine Acres Primary School rank in South East?
Medina College is 567th of 679 and Nine Acres Primary School is 1547th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).