Newton Hill Community School vs Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 994 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Hill Community School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
338 students
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Newton Hill Community School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #127 of 1,636 | #1219 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1564 of 15,697 | #12278 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 338 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 338 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 112.7% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | newton-hill-community.eschools.co.uk/website | www.wakefieldstjohnscofeschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Newton Hill Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.0 vs 29.7).
- •Newton Hill Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 48%).
- •Newton Hill Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Newton Hill Community School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 209.
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 Newton Hill Community School better than Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Newton Hill Community School ranks higher (84.0 vs 29.7 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 Newton Hill Community School and Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School?
About 994 m in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newton Hill Community School: 338. Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton Hill Community School and Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Newton Hill Community School is 127th of 1,636 and Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School is 1219th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).