St John's CofE Primary Academy vs Westlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's CofE Primary Academy
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
155 students
Westlands Primary School
Newcastle-under-Lyme · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
204 students
| Measure | St John's CofE Primary Academy Newcastle, West Midlands | Westlands Primary School Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 1,690 | #1001 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #646 of 15,697 | #9876 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 155 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 66.2% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Newcastle | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | stjohnskeele.org/ | www.westlands.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.4 vs 41.3).
- •Westlands Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 155.
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 John's CofE Primary Academy better than Westlands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (91.4 vs 41.3 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 John's CofE Primary Academy and Westlands Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle-under-Lyme in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's CofE Primary Academy: 155. Westlands Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's CofE Primary Academy and Westlands Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St John's CofE Primary Academy is 56th of 1,690 and Westlands Primary School is 1001st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).