Bishops Castle Primary School vs Newcastle CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 9.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishops Castle Primary School
Bishops Castle · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
Newcastle CofE Primary School
Craven Arms · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
21 students
| Measure | Bishops Castle Primary School Bishops Castle, West Midlands | Newcastle CofE Primary School Craven Arms, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1353 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #12847 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 128 | 21 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 21 |
| Free school meals | 28.1% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 73.1% | 37.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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 | Bishops Castle | Craven Arms |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bishopscastle-pri.shropshire.sch.uk/ | bhf.shropshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Newcastle CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.0 vs 26.8).
- •Bishops Castle Primary School is the larger school with 128 students compared with 21.
- •Bishops Castle Primary School is a academy school while Newcastle CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Bishops Castle Primary School better than Newcastle CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newcastle CofE Primary School ranks higher (54.0 vs 26.8 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 Bishops Castle Primary School and Newcastle CofE Primary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Bishops Castle and Craven Arms in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishops Castle Primary School: 128. Newcastle CofE Primary School: 21. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishops Castle Primary School and Newcastle CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bishops Castle Primary School is 1353rd of 1,690 and Newcastle CofE Primary School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).