Acklam Grange School vs St Mary's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 56 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acklam Grange School
Middlesbrough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,452 students
St Mary's Catholic School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,462 students
| Measure | Acklam Grange School Middlesbrough, North East | St Mary's Catholic School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #61 of 185 | #16 of 185 |
| National rank | #1584 of 4,090 | #652 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,452 | 1,462 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,452 | 1,462 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.5 | 58.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.6% | 68.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.6% | 84.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.31 | 5.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.4 |
| town | Middlesbrough | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.acklamgrange.org.uk/ | stmarysnewcastle.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.1 vs 57.9).
- •St Mary's Catholic School is the larger school with 1,462 students compared with 1,452.
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 Acklam Grange School better than St Mary's Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic School ranks higher (79.1 vs 57.9 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 Acklam Grange School and St Mary's Catholic School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acklam Grange School: 1,452. St Mary's Catholic School: 1,462. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acklam Grange School and St Mary's Catholic School rank in North East?
Acklam Grange School is 61st of 185 and St Mary's Catholic School is 16th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).