Ellison Primary Academy vs May Bank Infants' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellison Primary Academy
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
329 students
May Bank Infants' School
Newcastle · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
173 students
| Measure | Ellison Primary Academy Newcastle, West Midlands | May Bank Infants' School Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #502 of 1,690 | #20 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5231 of 15,697 | #257 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 329 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 329 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 4.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 96.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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.ellison.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.maybankinfants.org.uk |
The verdict
- •May Bank Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.8 vs 63.0).
- •Ellison Primary Academy is the larger school with 329 students compared with 173.
- •Ellison Primary Academy is a academy school while May Bank Infants' 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 Ellison Primary Academy better than May Bank Infants' School?
On the Success Index (England), May Bank Infants' School ranks higher (95.8 vs 63.0 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 Ellison Primary Academy and May Bank Infants' School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellison Primary Academy: 329. May Bank Infants' School: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellison Primary Academy and May Bank Infants' School rank in West Midlands?
Ellison Primary Academy is 502nd of 1,690 and May Bank Infants' School is 20th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).