Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School vs The Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 5.6 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
The Meadows Primary School
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
107 students
| Measure | Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School Newcastle-Under-Lyme, West Midlands | The Meadows Primary School Crewe, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #85 of 1,690 | #307 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1064 of 15,697 | #3339 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 188 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 107 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 12.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 31% | 8% |
| 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 | Crewe |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.baldwinsgateprimary.weebly.com/ | www.meadowsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.8 vs 73.1).
- •Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 8%).
- •Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 107.
- •Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School is a local authority school while The Meadows 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 Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School better than The Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School ranks higher (87.8 vs 73.1 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 The Meadows Primary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-Under-Lyme and Crewe in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School: 188. The Meadows Primary School: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School and The Meadows Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School is 85th of 1,690 and The Meadows Primary School is 307th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).