Newtown Community Primary School vs Willowbrook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 877 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newtown Community Primary School
Trowbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
Willowbrook Primary School
Trowbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
85 students
| Measure | Newtown Community Primary School Trowbridge, South West | Willowbrook Primary School Trowbridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1456 of 1,695 | #1601 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13180 of 15,697 | #14527 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 161 | 85 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 85 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 62.4% |
| Capacity filled | 51.9% | 40.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 6% |
| 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.newtownschool.co.uk | www.willowbrookprimary.uk |
The verdict
- •Newtown Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.0 vs 16.4).
- •Newtown Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (47% vs 38%).
- •Willowbrook Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Newtown Community Primary School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 85.
- •Newtown Community Primary School is a local authority school while Willowbrook Primary School is a academy 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 Newtown Community Primary School better than Willowbrook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newtown Community Primary School ranks higher (25.0 vs 16.4 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 Newtown Community Primary School and Willowbrook Primary School?
About 877 m in a straight line, between Trowbridge and Trowbridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newtown Community Primary School: 161. Willowbrook Primary School: 85. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newtown Community Primary School and Willowbrook Primary School rank in South West?
Newtown Community Primary School is 1456th of 1,695 and Willowbrook Primary School is 1601st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).