Abbeyfields First School vs The King Edward VI School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbeyfields First School
Morpeth · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
324 students
The King Edward VI School
Morpeth · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,426 students
| Measure | Abbeyfields First School Morpeth, North East | The King Edward VI School Morpeth, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #37 of 811 | #15 of 185 |
| National rank | #751 of 15,697 | #648 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 324 | 1,426 |
| Pupils on roll | 324 | 1,426 |
| Free school meals | 6.9% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.9 |
| town | Morpeth | Morpeth |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | afs.cheviotlt.co.uk/ | www.kevi.info |
The verdict
- •Abbeyfields First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.4 vs 79.2).
- •The King Edward VI School is the larger school with 1,426 students compared with 324.
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 Abbeyfields First School better than The King Edward VI School?
On the Success Index (England), Abbeyfields First School ranks higher (90.4 vs 79.2 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 Abbeyfields First School and The King Edward VI School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Morpeth and Morpeth in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbeyfields First School: 324. The King Edward VI School: 1,426. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbeyfields First School and The King Edward VI School rank in North East?
Abbeyfields First School is 37th of 811 and The King Edward VI School is 15th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).