Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School vs Soudley School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Newnham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
120 students
Soudley School
Cinderford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
44 students
| Measure | Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School Newnham, South West | Soudley School Cinderford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #404 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #3999 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 120 | 44 |
| Pupils on roll | 120 | 44 |
| Free school meals | 7.5% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 57.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 0% |
| 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 | Newnham | Cinderford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.nspschool.uk | www.soudleyschool.com |
The verdict
- •Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.5 vs 24.2).
- •Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 50%).
- •Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 120 students compared with 44.
- •Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Soudley 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 Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School better than Soudley School?
On the Success Index (England), Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (69.5 vs 24.2 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 Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Soudley School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Newnham and Cinderford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School: 120. Soudley School: 44. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Soudley School rank in South West?
Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School is 404th of 1,695 and Soudley School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).