May Bank Infants' School vs St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 611 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
May Bank Infants' School
Newcastle · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
173 students
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
Newcastle · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
222 students
| Measure | May Bank Infants' School Newcastle, West Midlands | St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #20 of 1,690 | #287 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #257 of 15,697 | #3166 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 173 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 4.6% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.1% | 92.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.maybankinfants.org.uk | www.st-margarets.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •May Bank Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.8 vs 74.0).
- •St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 173.
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 May Bank Infants' School better than St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), May Bank Infants' School ranks higher (95.8 vs 74.0 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 May Bank Infants' School and St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School?
About 611 m in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
May Bank Infants' School: 173. St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do May Bank Infants' School and St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School rank in West Midlands?
May Bank Infants' School is 20th 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).