St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy vs St John Fisher Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 767 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
360 students
St John Fisher Catholic College
Newcastle Under Lyme · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,075 students
| Measure | St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy Newcastle, West Midlands | St John Fisher Catholic College Newcastle Under Lyme, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1102 of 1,690 | #263 of 493 |
| National rank | #10739 of 15,697 | #2478 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 360 | 1,075 |
| Pupils on roll | 360 | 1,075 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 109.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.3 |
| town | Newcastle | Newcastle Under Lyme |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stgilesstgeorgesacademy.co.uk/ | www.saintjohnfishercc.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.6 vs 37.4).
- •St John Fisher Catholic College is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 360.
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 St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy better than St John Fisher Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), St John Fisher Catholic College ranks higher (39.6 vs 37.4 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 St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy and St John Fisher Catholic College?
About 767 m in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle Under Lyme in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy: 360. St John Fisher Catholic College: 1,075. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy and St John Fisher Catholic College rank in West Midlands?
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy is 1102nd of 1,690 and St John Fisher Catholic College is 263rd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).