Churchfields Primary School vs The Orme Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchfields Primary School
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
391 students
The Orme Academy
Newcastle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
768 students
| Measure | Churchfields Primary School Newcastle, West Midlands | The Orme Academy Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1497 of 1,690 | #208 of 493 |
| National rank | #14149 of 15,697 | #2156 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 391 | 768 |
| Pupils on roll | 391 | 768 |
| Free school meals | 30.7% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 66.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.churchfields-chesterton.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.theormeacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Orme Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.2 vs 18.9).
- •The Orme Academy is the larger school with 768 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 Churchfields Primary School better than The Orme Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Orme Academy ranks higher (46.2 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 Churchfields Primary School and The Orme Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Churchfields Primary School: 391. The Orme Academy: 768. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Churchfields Primary School and The Orme Academy rank in West Midlands?
Churchfields Primary School is 1497th of 1,690 and The Orme Academy is 208th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).