Demetae Academy vs St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Demetae Academy
Newcastle under Lyme · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
50 students
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
Newcastle · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
222 students
| Measure | Demetae Academy Newcastle under Lyme, West Midlands | St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #287 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #3166 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 50 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 50 | 222 |
| Free school meals | – | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 92.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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.demetaeacademy.org.uk | www.st-margarets.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 50.
- •Demetae Academy is a independent school while St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior 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 Demetae Academy better than St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Demetae Academy and St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Newcastle under Lyme and Newcastle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Demetae Academy: 50. St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Demetae Academy and St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Demetae Academy is unranked and St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School is 287th of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).