Needwood CofE Primary School vs St Augustine's CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Needwood CofE Primary School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
St Augustine's CofE Academy
Ashbourne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
43 students
| Measure | Needwood CofE Primary School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands | St Augustine's CofE Academy Ashbourne, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #850 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #8428 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–9 |
| Students | 75 | 43 |
| Pupils on roll | 75 | 43 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 57.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | Burton-on-Trent | Ashbourne |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.needwood.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.st-augustines.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's CofE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.8 vs 48.0).
- •Needwood CofE Primary School is the larger school with 75 students compared with 43.
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 Needwood CofE Primary School better than St Augustine's CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Augustine's CofE Academy ranks higher (81.8 vs 48.0 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 Needwood CofE Primary School and St Augustine's CofE Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Burton-on-Trent and Ashbourne in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Needwood CofE Primary School: 75. St Augustine's CofE Academy: 43. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Needwood CofE Primary School and St Augustine's CofE Academy rank in West Midlands?
Needwood CofE Primary School is 850th of 1,690 and St Augustine's CofE Academy is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).