Park House School vs St Bartholomew's School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park House School
Newbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
981 students
St Bartholomew's School
Newbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,905 students
| Measure | Park House School Newbury, South East | St Bartholomew's School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #182 of 679 | #143 of 679 |
| National rank | #770 of 4,090 | #569 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 981 | 1,905 |
| Pupils on roll | 981 | 1,905 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 75.8% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.9 | 56.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62.2% | 58.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.9% | 78.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.77 | 5.09 |
| A level points per entry | 23.0 | 35.4 |
| town | Newbury | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.parkhouseschool.org/ | www.stbarts.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bartholomew's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.2 vs 75.4).
- •St Bartholomew's School is the larger school with 1,905 students compared with 981.
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 Park House School better than St Bartholomew's School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bartholomew's School ranks higher (81.2 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 Park House School and St Bartholomew's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Newbury and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park House School: 981. St Bartholomew's School: 1,905. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park House School and St Bartholomew's School rank in South East?
Park House School is 182nd of 679 and St Bartholomew's School is 143rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).