Barlaston CofE (VC) First School vs Newstead Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barlaston CofE (VC) First School
Stoke-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
113 students
Newstead Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
405 students
| Measure | Barlaston CofE (VC) First School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Newstead Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #92 of 1,690 | #247 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1123 of 15,697 | #2730 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 113 | 405 |
| Pupils on roll | 113 | 405 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 47.7% |
| Capacity filled | 75.3% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| 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 | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.barlaston.staffs.sch.uk | www.newstead.stoke.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Barlaston CofE (VC) First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.3 vs 76.5).
- •Newstead Primary Academy is the larger school with 405 students compared with 113.
- •Barlaston CofE (VC) First School is a local authority school while Newstead 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 Barlaston CofE (VC) First School better than Newstead Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Barlaston CofE (VC) First School ranks higher (87.3 vs 76.5 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 Barlaston CofE (VC) First School and Newstead Primary Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlaston CofE (VC) First School: 113. Newstead Primary Academy: 405. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlaston CofE (VC) First School and Newstead Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Barlaston CofE (VC) First School is 92nd of 1,690 and Newstead Primary Academy is 247th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).