Haberdashers' Castle House School vs Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 767 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haberdashers' Castle House School
Newport · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
139 students
Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Newport · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
318 students
| Measure | Haberdashers' Castle House School Newport, West Midlands | Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Newport, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1137 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #11014 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 139 | 318 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 318 |
| Free school meals | – | 25.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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 | Newport | Newport |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.castlehouseschool.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 139.
- •Haberdashers' Castle House School is a independent school while Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Haberdashers' Castle House School better than Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Haberdashers' Castle House School and Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
About 767 m in a straight line, between Newport and Newport in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haberdashers' Castle House School: 139. Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: 318. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haberdashers' Castle House School and Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Haberdashers' Castle House School is unranked and Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is 1137th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).