Newlands Primary School vs St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newlands Primary School
Normanton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
270 students
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Normanton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Newlands Primary School Normanton, Yorkshire and the Humber | St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Normanton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1607 of 1,636 | #1157 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15423 of 15,697 | #11767 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 270 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 270 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 49% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Normanton | Normanton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.newlands.wakefield.sch.uk | www.sjb.bkcat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.4 vs 8.1).
- •St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 38%).
- •St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Newlands Primary School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 221.
- •Newlands Primary School is a local authority school while St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Newlands Primary School better than St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School ranks higher (32.4 vs 8.1 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 Newlands Primary School and St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Normanton and Normanton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newlands Primary School: 270. St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newlands Primary School and St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Newlands Primary School is 1607th of 1,636 and St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is 1157th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).