Berwick Academy vs Bishop Barrington Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 124 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berwick Academy
Berwick-upon-Tweed · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
601 students
Bishop Barrington Academy
Bishop Auckland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
599 students
| Measure | Berwick Academy Berwick-upon-Tweed, North East | Bishop Barrington Academy Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #134 of 185 | #157 of 185 |
| National rank | #2954 of 4,090 | #3541 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 601 | 599 |
| Pupils on roll | 601 | 599 |
| Free school meals | 29.2% | 51.5% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 73.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | 39.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.3% | 24.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55% | 50% |
| EBacc average points | 3.28 | 3.12 |
| A level points per entry | 23.3 | – |
| town | Berwick-upon-Tweed | Bishop Auckland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.berwickacademy.co.uk | bishopbarrington.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Berwick Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.2 vs 19.9).
- •Berwick Academy is the larger school with 601 students compared with 599.
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 Berwick Academy better than Bishop Barrington Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Berwick Academy ranks higher (30.2 vs 19.9 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 Berwick Academy and Bishop Barrington Academy?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Bishop Auckland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Berwick Academy: 601. Bishop Barrington Academy: 599. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berwick Academy and Bishop Barrington Academy rank in North East?
Berwick Academy is 134th of 185 and Bishop Barrington Academy is 157th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).