Bellefield Primary and Nursery School vs Newtown Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellefield Primary and Nursery School
Trowbridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
317 students
Newtown Community Primary School
Trowbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
| Measure | Bellefield Primary and Nursery School Trowbridge, South West | Newtown Community Primary School Trowbridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1487 of 1,695 | #1456 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13474 of 15,697 | #13180 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 317 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 317 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 51.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 3% |
| 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 | Trowbridge | Trowbridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bellefield.wilts.sch.uk | www.newtownschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Newtown Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.0 vs 23.3).
- •Newtown Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (47% vs 41%).
- •Bellefield Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Bellefield Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 161.
- •Bellefield Primary and Nursery School is a academy school while Newtown Community 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 Bellefield Primary and Nursery School better than Newtown Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newtown Community Primary School ranks higher (25.0 vs 23.3 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 Bellefield Primary and Nursery School and Newtown Community Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Trowbridge and Trowbridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bellefield Primary and Nursery School: 317. Newtown Community Primary School: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bellefield Primary and Nursery School and Newtown Community Primary School rank in South West?
Bellefield Primary and Nursery School is 1487th of 1,695 and Newtown Community Primary School is 1456th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).