Haberdashers' Castle House School vs The Burton Borough School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km 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
The Burton Borough School
Newport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,077 students
| Measure | Haberdashers' Castle House School Newport, West Midlands | The Burton Borough School Newport, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #282 of 493 |
| National rank | – | #2580 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 139 | 1,077 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 1,077 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newport | Newport |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.castlehouseschool.co.uk | burtonborough.lct.education/ |
The verdict
- •The Burton Borough School is the larger school with 1,077 students compared with 139.
- •Haberdashers' Castle House School is a independent school while The Burton Borough School is a academy 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 The Burton Borough 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 The Burton Borough School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Newport and Newport in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haberdashers' Castle House School: 139. The Burton Borough School: 1,077. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haberdashers' Castle House School and The Burton Borough School rank in West Midlands?
Haberdashers' Castle House School is unranked and The Burton Borough School is 282nd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).