Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School vs St John's CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School
Newcastle-Under-Lyme · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
St John's CofE Primary Academy
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
155 students
| Measure | Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School Newcastle-Under-Lyme, West Midlands | St John's CofE Primary Academy Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #85 of 1,690 | #56 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1064 of 15,697 | #646 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 188 | 155 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 155 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 31% | – |
| 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 | Newcastle-Under-Lyme | Newcastle |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.baldwinsgateprimary.weebly.com/ | stjohnskeele.org/ |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.4 vs 87.8).
- •Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 155.
- •Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School is a local authority school while St John's CofE Primary Academy 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 Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School better than St John's CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John's CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (91.4 vs 87.8 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 Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School and St John's CofE Primary Academy?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-Under-Lyme and Newcastle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School: 188. St John's CofE Primary Academy: 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School and St John's CofE Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School is 85th of 1,690 and St John's CofE Primary Academy is 56th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).