Newport Community School Primary Academy vs North Town Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 66 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newport Community School Primary Academy
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
469 students
North Town Academy
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
470 students
| Measure | Newport Community School Primary Academy Barnstaple, South West | North Town Academy Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1181 of 1,695 | #1097 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10837 of 15,697 | #10042 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 469 | 470 |
| Pupils on roll | 469 | 470 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 103.3% | 112.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 2% |
| 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 | Barnstaple | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.newportprimary.devon.sch.uk/ | www.northtownschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •North Town Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.5 vs 36.9).
- •North Town Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 52%).
- •Newport Community School Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
- •North Town Academy is the larger school with 470 students compared with 469.
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 Newport Community School Primary Academy better than North Town Academy?
On the Success Index (England), North Town Academy ranks higher (40.5 vs 36.9 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 Newport Community School Primary Academy and North Town Academy?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Barnstaple and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newport Community School Primary Academy: 469. North Town Academy: 470. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newport Community School Primary Academy and North Town Academy rank in South West?
Newport Community School Primary Academy is 1181st of 1,695 and North Town Academy is 1097th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).