Bursley Academy vs Churchfields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bursley Academy
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
400 students
Churchfields Primary School
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
391 students
| Measure | Bursley Academy Newcastle, West Midlands | Churchfields Primary School Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #836 of 1,690 | #1497 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8338 of 15,697 | #14149 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 400 | 391 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 391 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 2% |
| 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 | Newcastle |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bursley.staffs.sch.uk | www.churchfields-chesterton.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bursley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.4 vs 18.9).
- •Bursley Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 44%).
- •Bursley Academy is the larger school with 400 students compared with 391.
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 Bursley Academy better than Churchfields Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bursley Academy ranks higher (48.4 vs 18.9 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 Bursley Academy and Churchfields Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bursley Academy: 400. Churchfields Primary School: 391. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bursley Academy and Churchfields Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bursley Academy is 836th of 1,690 and Churchfields Primary School is 1497th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).