Lantern Academy vs Newdale Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lantern Academy
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
113 students
Newdale Primary School & Nursery
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
498 students
| Measure | Lantern Academy Telford, West Midlands | Newdale Primary School & Nursery Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1318 of 1,690 | #599 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12509 of 15,697 | #6178 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 113 | 498 |
| Pupils on roll | 113 | 498 |
| Free school meals | 45.9% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 118.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Telford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | lantern.lct.education/ | www.newdaleschool.taw.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Newdale Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.4 vs 28.5).
- •Newdale Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 63%).
- •Newdale Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Newdale Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 498 students compared with 113.
- •Lantern Academy is a academy school while Newdale Primary School & Nursery 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 Lantern Academy better than Newdale Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Newdale Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (58.4 vs 28.5 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 Lantern Academy and Newdale Primary School & Nursery?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lantern Academy: 113. Newdale Primary School & Nursery: 498. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lantern Academy and Newdale Primary School & Nursery rank in West Midlands?
Lantern Academy is 1318th of 1,690 and Newdale Primary School & Nursery is 599th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).