Newton Poppleford Primary School vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Poppleford Primary School
Sidmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
St John's School
Sidmouth · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
182 students
| Measure | Newton Poppleford Primary School Sidmouth, South West | St John's School Sidmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #634 of 1,695 | #398 of 402 |
| National rank | #6007 of 15,697 | #4045 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 190 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 17.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sidmouth | Sidmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.newton-poppleford.devon.sch.uk | www.stjohnsdevon.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Newton Poppleford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.2 vs 4.8).
- •Newton Poppleford Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 182.
- •Newton Poppleford Primary School is a local authority school while St John's School is a independent 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 Newton Poppleford Primary School better than St John's School?
On the Success Index (England), Newton Poppleford Primary School ranks higher (59.2 vs 4.8 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 Newton Poppleford Primary School and St John's School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Sidmouth and Sidmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newton Poppleford Primary School: 190. St John's School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton Poppleford Primary School and St John's School rank in South West?
Newton Poppleford Primary School is 634th of 1,695 and St John's School is 398th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).