Bede Academy vs Newsham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 688 m 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
Newsham Primary School
Blyth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
| Measure | Bede Academy Blyth, North East | Newsham Primary School Blyth, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #46 of 185 | #703 of 811 |
| National rank | #1239 of 4,090 | #14185 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 2,030 | 452 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,030 | 452 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 41.1% |
| Capacity filled | 114% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.0 | – |
| town | Blyth | Blyth |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bedeacademy.org.uk | www.newshamprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bede Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.1 vs 18.7).
- •Bede Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 43%).
- •Bede Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 4%).
- •Bede Academy is the larger school with 2,030 students compared with 452.
- •Bede Academy is a academy school while Newsham Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Newsham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bede Academy ranks higher (65.1 vs 18.7 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 Newsham Primary School?
About 688 m in a straight line, between Blyth and Blyth in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bede Academy: 2,030. Newsham Primary School: 452. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bede Academy and Newsham Primary School rank in North East?
Bede Academy is 46th of 185 and Newsham Primary School is 703rd of 811 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).