Bede Academy vs Jesmond Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 14 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bede Academy
Blyth · Academy all-through · Ages 3–18
2,030 students
Jesmond Park Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,092 students
| Measure | Bede Academy Blyth, North East | Jesmond Park Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #46 of 185 | #60 of 185 |
| National rank | #1239 of 4,090 | #1554 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 2,030 | 2,092 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,030 | 2,092 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 39.4% |
| Capacity filled | 114% | 102% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.9 | 51.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.7% | 55.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.3% | 76.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.39 | 4.77 |
| A level points per entry | 31.0 | 31.2 |
| town | Blyth | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bedeacademy.org.uk | www.jesmondparkacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bede Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.1 vs 58.7).
- •Jesmond Park Academy is the larger school with 2,092 students compared with 2,030.
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 Bede Academy better than Jesmond Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bede Academy ranks higher (65.1 vs 58.7 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 Bede Academy and Jesmond Park Academy?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Blyth and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bede Academy: 2,030. Jesmond Park Academy: 2,092. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bede Academy and Jesmond Park Academy rank in North East?
Bede Academy is 46th of 185 and Jesmond Park Academy is 60th of 185 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).