Newcastle Academy vs St John Fisher Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newcastle Academy
Newcastle Under Lyme · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
441 students
St John Fisher Catholic College
Newcastle Under Lyme · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,075 students
| Measure | Newcastle Academy Newcastle Under Lyme, West Midlands | St John Fisher Catholic College Newcastle Under Lyme, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #390 of 493 | #263 of 493 |
| National rank | #3285 of 4,090 | #2478 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 441 | 1,075 |
| Pupils on roll | 441 | 1,075 |
| Free school meals | 40.1% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 68.2% | 109.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.6 | 41.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.9% | 57.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.01 | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.3 |
| town | Newcastle Under Lyme | Newcastle Under Lyme |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.newcastleacademy.org | www.saintjohnfishercc.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.6 vs 23.5).
- •St John Fisher Catholic College is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 441.
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 Newcastle Academy better than St John Fisher Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), St John Fisher Catholic College ranks higher (39.6 vs 23.5 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 Newcastle Academy and St John Fisher Catholic College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Newcastle Under Lyme and Newcastle Under Lyme in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newcastle Academy: 441. St John Fisher Catholic College: 1,075. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newcastle Academy and St John Fisher Catholic College rank in West Midlands?
Newcastle Academy is 390th of 493 and St John Fisher Catholic College is 263rd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).