Newcastle-under-Lyme School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle Under Lyme · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
| Measure | Newcastle-under-Lyme School Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #302 of 493 | #813 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2754 of 4,090 | #8069 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 868 | 444 |
| Pupils on roll | 868 | 444 |
| Free school meals | – | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | Newcastle Under Lyme |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.nuls.org.uk | stmaryscatholicprimary.school/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.7 vs 33.8).
- •Newcastle-under-Lyme School is the larger school with 868 students compared with 444.
- •Newcastle-under-Lyme School is a independent school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (49.7 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-under-Lyme and Newcastle Under Lyme in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newcastle-under-Lyme School: 868. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 444. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newcastle-under-Lyme School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Newcastle-under-Lyme School is 302nd of 493 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 813th of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).