Newstead Primary Academy vs St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.1 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 Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
| Measure | Newstead Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #247 of 1,690 | #1536 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2730 of 15,697 | #14580 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 405 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 405 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 47.7% | 49.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 69.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | 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 | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.newstead.stoke.sch.uk | www.stpaulsprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Newstead Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.5 vs 15.9).
- •Newstead Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 36%).
- •Newstead Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 5%).
- •Newstead Primary Academy is the larger school with 405 students compared with 239.
- •Newstead Primary Academy is a academy school while St Paul's CofE (C) 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 Newstead Primary Academy better than St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newstead Primary Academy ranks higher (76.5 vs 15.9 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 Paul's CofE (C) Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newstead Primary Academy: 405. St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newstead Primary Academy and St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Newstead Primary Academy is 247th of 1,690 and St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School is 1536th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).