Hempstalls Primary School vs St John Fisher Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 930 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hempstalls Primary School
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
501 students
St John Fisher Catholic College
Newcastle Under Lyme · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,075 students
| Measure | Hempstalls Primary School Newcastle, West Midlands | St John Fisher Catholic College Newcastle Under Lyme, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #561 of 1,690 | #263 of 493 |
| National rank | #5782 of 15,697 | #2478 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 501 | 1,075 |
| Pupils on roll | 501 | 1,075 |
| Free school meals | 20.8% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 119.3% | 109.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.3 |
| town | Newcastle | Newcastle Under Lyme |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hempstalls.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.saintjohnfishercc.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hempstalls Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.3 vs 39.6).
- •St John Fisher Catholic College is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 501.
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 Hempstalls Primary School better than St John Fisher Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), Hempstalls Primary School ranks higher (60.3 vs 39.6 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 Hempstalls Primary School and St John Fisher Catholic College?
About 930 m in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle Under Lyme in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hempstalls Primary School: 501. St John Fisher Catholic College: 1,075. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hempstalls Primary School and St John Fisher Catholic College rank in West Midlands?
Hempstalls Primary School is 561st of 1,690 and St John Fisher Catholic College is 263rd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).