Hempstalls Primary School vs St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 986 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 Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
Newcastle · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
222 students
| Measure | Hempstalls Primary School Newcastle, West Midlands | St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #561 of 1,690 | #287 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5782 of 15,697 | #3166 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 501 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 501 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 20.8% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 119.3% | 92.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 15% |
| 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.hempstalls.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.st-margarets.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.0 vs 60.3).
- •Hempstalls Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 69%).
- •St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
- •Hempstalls Primary School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 222.
- •Hempstalls Primary School is a academy school while St Margaret's CofE (VC) 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 Hempstalls Primary School better than St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School ranks higher (74.0 vs 60.3 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 Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School?
About 986 m in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hempstalls Primary School: 501. St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hempstalls Primary School and St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Hempstalls Primary School is 561st of 1,690 and St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School is 287th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).