Newcastle Academy vs St John's CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.6 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's CofE Primary Academy
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
155 students
| Measure | Newcastle Academy Newcastle Under Lyme, West Midlands | St John's CofE Primary Academy Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #390 of 493 | #56 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3285 of 4,090 | #646 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 441 | 155 |
| Pupils on roll | 441 | 155 |
| Free school meals | 40.1% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 68.2% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newcastle Under Lyme | Newcastle |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.newcastleacademy.org | stjohnskeele.org/ |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.4 vs 23.5).
- •Newcastle Academy is the larger school with 441 students compared with 155.
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's CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John's CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (91.4 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's CofE Primary Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Newcastle Under Lyme and Newcastle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newcastle Academy: 441. St John's CofE Primary Academy: 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newcastle Academy and St John's CofE Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Newcastle Academy is 390th of 493 and St John's CofE Primary Academy is 56th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).