Newstead Primary Academy vs St Michael's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 71 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newstead Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
405 students
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Bedworth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
406 students
| Measure | Newstead Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St Michael's Church of England Academy Bedworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #247 of 1,690 | #1282 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2730 of 15,697 | #12191 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 405 | 406 |
| Pupils on roll | 405 | 406 |
| Free school meals | 47.7% | 43.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | 4% |
| 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 | Stoke-on-Trent | Bedworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.newstead.stoke.sch.uk | www.stmichaels.covmat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Newstead Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.5 vs 30.1).
- •Newstead Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 58%).
- •Newstead Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 4%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Academy is the larger school with 406 students compared with 405.
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 Newstead Primary Academy better than St Michael's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Newstead Primary Academy ranks higher (76.5 vs 30.1 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 Newstead Primary Academy and St Michael's Church of England Academy?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Bedworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newstead Primary Academy: 405. St Michael's Church of England Academy: 406. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newstead Primary Academy and St Michael's Church of England Academy rank in West Midlands?
Newstead Primary Academy is 247th of 1,690 and St Michael's Church of England Academy is 1282nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).