Newlands Primary School vs St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 650 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newlands Primary School
Ramsgate · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
257 students
St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Ramsgate · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
| Measure | Newlands Primary School Ramsgate, South East | St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Ramsgate, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1253 of 2,471 | #1354 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7122 of 15,697 | #7781 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 257 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 257 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 68.1% | 40.5% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 7% |
| 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 | Ramsgate | Ramsgate |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.newlands-tkat.org | www.stethelbertsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Newlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.9 vs 50.9).
- •Newlands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •Newlands Primary School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 205.
- •Newlands Primary School is a academy school while St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery 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 Newlands Primary School better than St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Newlands Primary School ranks higher (53.9 vs 50.9 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 Newlands Primary School and St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
About 650 m in a straight line, between Ramsgate and Ramsgate in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newlands Primary School: 257. St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newlands Primary School and St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
Newlands Primary School is 1253rd of 2,471 and St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is 1354th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).