Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School vs Newport Girls' High School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 467 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Newport · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
318 students
Newport Girls' High School Academy
Newport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
884 students
| Measure | Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Newport, West Midlands | Newport Girls' High School Academy Newport, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1137 of 1,690 | #3 of 493 |
| National rank | #11014 of 15,697 | #65 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 318 | 884 |
| Pupils on roll | 318 | 884 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 122.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 75.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 96.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 98.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.8 |
| town | Newport | Newport |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | – | www.nghs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Newport Girls' High School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.5 vs 36.2).
- •Newport Girls' High School Academy is the larger school with 884 students compared with 318.
- •Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a local authority school while Newport Girls' High School Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is co-educational and Newport Girls' High School Academy is girls.
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 Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School better than Newport Girls' High School Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Newport Girls' High School Academy ranks higher (96.5 vs 36.2 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 Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School and Newport Girls' High School Academy?
About 467 m in a straight line, between Newport and Newport in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: 318. Newport Girls' High School Academy: 884. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School and Newport Girls' High School Academy rank in West Midlands?
Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is 1137th of 1,690 and Newport Girls' High School Academy is 3rd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).