Barnwell Academy vs New Penshaw Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 455 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnwell Academy
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
302 students
New Penshaw Academy
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
112 students
| Measure | Barnwell Academy Houghton le Spring, North East | New Penshaw Academy Houghton le Spring, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #405 of 811 | #667 of 811 |
| National rank | #8078 of 15,697 | #13411 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 302 | 112 |
| Pupils on roll | 302 | 112 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 40.6% |
| Capacity filled | 143.8% | 46.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 0% |
| 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 | Houghton le Spring | Houghton le Spring |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.barnwellacademy.co.uk/ | www.newpenshawacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Barnwell Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 23.8).
- •Barnwell Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 58%).
- •Barnwell Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Barnwell Academy is the larger school with 302 students compared with 112.
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 Barnwell Academy better than New Penshaw Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Barnwell Academy ranks higher (49.6 vs 23.8 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 Barnwell Academy and New Penshaw Academy?
About 455 m in a straight line, between Houghton le Spring and Houghton le Spring in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnwell Academy: 302. New Penshaw Academy: 112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnwell Academy and New Penshaw Academy rank in North East?
Barnwell Academy is 405th of 811 and New Penshaw Academy is 667th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).