Michael Drayton Junior School vs Nathaniel Newton Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 327 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Michael Drayton Junior School
Nuneaton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
578 students
Nathaniel Newton Infant School
Nuneaton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
251 students
| Measure | Michael Drayton Junior School Nuneaton, West Midlands | Nathaniel Newton Infant School Nuneaton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1366 of 1,690 | #1359 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12927 of 15,697 | #12905 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 578 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 578 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 33.6% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Nuneaton | Nuneaton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.michaeldraytonjunior.co.uk/ | www.nathanielnewton.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (26.4 vs 26.5).
- •Michael Drayton Junior School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 251.
- •Michael Drayton Junior School is a academy school while Nathaniel Newton Infant 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 Michael Drayton Junior School better than Nathaniel Newton Infant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Michael Drayton Junior School and Nathaniel Newton Infant School?
About 327 m in a straight line, between Nuneaton and Nuneaton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Michael Drayton Junior School: 578. Nathaniel Newton Infant School: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Michael Drayton Junior School and Nathaniel Newton Infant School rank in West Midlands?
Michael Drayton Junior School is 1366th of 1,690 and Nathaniel Newton Infant School is 1359th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).