Newtown Primary School vs Tividale Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newtown Primary School
West Bromwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
Tividale Community Primary School
Oldbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
| Measure | Newtown Primary School West Bromwich, West Midlands | Tividale Community Primary School Oldbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1406 of 1,690 | #684 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13295 of 15,697 | #6917 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 203 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 49.5% | 22.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 106% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 15% |
| 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 | West Bromwich | Oldbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.newtown.sandwell.sch.uk | www.tividale-pri.sandwell.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Tividale Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.0 vs 24.4).
- •Tividale Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 48%).
- •Tividale Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
- •Tividale Community Primary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 203.
- •Newtown Primary School is a academy school while Tividale Community 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 Newtown Primary School better than Tividale Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Tividale Community Primary School ranks higher (55.0 vs 24.4 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 Newtown Primary School and Tividale Community Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between West Bromwich and Oldbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newtown Primary School: 203. Tividale Community Primary School: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newtown Primary School and Tividale Community Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Newtown Primary School is 1406th of 1,690 and Tividale Community Primary School is 684th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).