Bedlington Academy vs Benfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedlington Academy
Bedlington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
822 students
Benfield School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
819 students
| Measure | Bedlington Academy Bedlington, North East | Benfield School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #72 of 185 | #178 of 185 |
| National rank | #1763 of 4,090 | #3934 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 822 | 819 |
| Pupils on roll | 822 | 819 |
| Free school meals | 33.1% | 69.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 79.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.4 | 33.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44% | 24% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.5% | 43.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.16 | 3.07 |
| A level points per entry | 35.4 | – |
| town | Bedlington | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bedlingtonacademy.co.uk | benfield.neat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bedlington Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.1 vs 10.9).
- •Bedlington Academy is the larger school with 822 students compared with 819.
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 Bedlington Academy better than Benfield School?
On the Success Index (England), Bedlington Academy ranks higher (54.1 vs 10.9 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 Bedlington Academy and Benfield School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Bedlington and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedlington Academy: 822. Benfield School: 819. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedlington Academy and Benfield School rank in North East?
Bedlington Academy is 72nd of 185 and Benfield School is 178th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).