Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School vs Salisbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 32 km 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
Salisbury Primary School
Wednesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
317 students
| Measure | Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Newport, West Midlands | Salisbury Primary School Wednesbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1137 of 1,690 | #1009 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11014 of 15,697 | #9910 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 318 | 317 |
| Pupils on roll | 318 | 317 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | 53.8% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 86.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newport | Wednesbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | – | www.salisbury.walsall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Salisbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.1 vs 36.2).
- •Salisbury Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 51%).
- •Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 317.
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 Salisbury Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Salisbury Primary School ranks higher (41.1 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 Salisbury Primary School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Newport and Wednesbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: 318. Salisbury Primary School: 317. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School and Salisbury Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is 1137th of 1,690 and Salisbury Primary School is 1009th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).