Bellingham Middle School and Sports College vs Wark Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 6.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellingham Middle School and Sports College
Hexham · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
46 students
Wark Church of England Primary School
Hexham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
69 students
| Measure | Bellingham Middle School and Sports College Hexham, North East | Wark Church of England Primary School Hexham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #480 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #9706 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 46 | 69 |
| Pupils on roll | 46 | 69 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 19.2% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 18% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Hexham | Hexham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bellinghammiddle.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.warkprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wark Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.1 vs 12.3).
- •Wark Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 18%).
- •Wark Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 69 students compared with 46.
- •Bellingham Middle School and Sports College is a local authority school while Wark Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 Bellingham Middle School and Sports College better than Wark Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wark Church of England Primary School ranks higher (42.1 vs 12.3 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 Bellingham Middle School and Sports College and Wark Church of England Primary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Hexham and Hexham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bellingham Middle School and Sports College: 46. Wark Church of England Primary School: 69. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bellingham Middle School and Sports College and Wark Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Bellingham Middle School and Sports College is unranked and Wark Church of England Primary School is 480th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).