Chesterton Primary School vs Churchfields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 557 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesterton Primary School
Newcastle-Under-Lyme · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
155 students
Churchfields Primary School
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
391 students
| Measure | Chesterton Primary School Newcastle-Under-Lyme, West Midlands | Churchfields Primary School Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1650 of 1,690 | #1497 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15463 of 15,697 | #14149 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 155 | 391 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 391 |
| Free school meals | 52.9% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 73.8% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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-Under-Lyme | Newcastle |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.chestertonprimary.org.uk | www.churchfields-chesterton.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Churchfields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.9 vs 7.5).
- •Churchfields Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (44% vs 38%).
- •Churchfields Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Churchfields Primary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 155.
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 Chesterton Primary School better than Churchfields Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Churchfields Primary School ranks higher (18.9 vs 7.5 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 Chesterton Primary School and Churchfields Primary School?
About 557 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-Under-Lyme and Newcastle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chesterton Primary School: 155. Churchfields Primary School: 391. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chesterton Primary School and Churchfields Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Chesterton Primary School is 1650th of 1,690 and Churchfields Primary School is 1497th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).