Chesterton Primary School vs Crackley Bank Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 760 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
Crackley Bank Primary School
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
198 students
| Measure | Chesterton Primary School Newcastle-Under-Lyme, West Midlands | Crackley Bank Primary School Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1650 of 1,690 | #672 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15463 of 15,697 | #6797 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 155 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 52.9% | 59.4% |
| Capacity filled | 73.8% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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.crackleybank.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Crackley Bank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.5 vs 7.5).
- •Crackley Bank Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 38%).
- •Crackley Bank Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Crackley Bank Primary School is the larger school with 198 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 Crackley Bank Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crackley Bank Primary School ranks higher (55.5 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 Crackley Bank Primary School?
About 760 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. Crackley Bank Primary School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chesterton Primary School and Crackley Bank Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Chesterton Primary School is 1650th of 1,690 and Crackley Bank Primary School is 672nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).