Hanbury Primary School vs Newtown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanbury Primary School
West Bromwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
Newtown Primary School
West Bromwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
| Measure | Hanbury Primary School West Bromwich, West Midlands | Newtown Primary School West Bromwich, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1455 of 1,690 | #1406 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13727 of 15,697 | #13295 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 452 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 452 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 39.3% | 49.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| 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 | West Bromwich | West Bromwich |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hanburyprimary.school | www.newtown.sandwell.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Newtown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.4 vs 21.6).
- •Hanbury Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 48%).
- •Newtown Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Hanbury Primary School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 203.
- •Hanbury Primary School is a local authority school while Newtown Primary 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 Hanbury Primary School better than Newtown Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newtown Primary School ranks higher (24.4 vs 21.6 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 Hanbury Primary School and Newtown Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between West Bromwich and West Bromwich in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hanbury Primary School: 452. Newtown Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hanbury Primary School and Newtown Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Hanbury Primary School is 1455th of 1,690 and Newtown Primary School is 1406th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).