Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green vs Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
162 students
| Measure | Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Royston St John Baptist CE Primary Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #667 of 1,636 | #1155 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7135 of 15,697 | #11742 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 221 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 162 |
| Free school meals | 41.6% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 84.4% | 67.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 5% |
| 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 | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.newstead.outwood.com | royston-stjohn.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.8 vs 32.5).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 55%).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green is the larger school with 221 students compared with 162.
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 Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green better than Royston St John Baptist CE Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green ranks higher (53.8 vs 32.5 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 Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green and Royston St John Baptist CE Primary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green: 221. Royston St John Baptist CE Primary: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green and Royston St John Baptist CE Primary rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green is 667th of 1,636 and Royston St John Baptist CE Primary is 1155th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).