Newcastle-under-Lyme School vs St John's CofE (A) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newcastle-under-Lyme School
Newcastle-under-Lyme · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
868 students
St John's CofE (A) Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
270 students
| Measure | Newcastle-under-Lyme School Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands | St John's CofE (A) Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #302 of 493 | #1139 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2754 of 4,090 | #11027 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 868 | 270 |
| Pupils on roll | 868 | 270 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 76.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.95 | – |
| A level points per entry | 42.3 | – |
| town | Newcastle-under-Lyme | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.nuls.org.uk | www.stjohns.stoke.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE (A) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.1 vs 33.8).
- •Newcastle-under-Lyme School is the larger school with 868 students compared with 270.
- •Newcastle-under-Lyme School is a independent school while St John's CofE (A) Primary 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme School better than St John's CofE (A) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's CofE (A) Primary School ranks higher (36.1 vs 33.8 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-under-Lyme School and St John's CofE (A) Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newcastle-under-Lyme School: 868. St John's CofE (A) Primary School: 270. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newcastle-under-Lyme School and St John's CofE (A) Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Newcastle-under-Lyme School is 302nd of 493 and St John's CofE (A) Primary School is 1139th of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).