Berwick Academy vs Longridge Towers School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 4.3 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
Longridge Towers School
Berwick-upon-Tweed · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
288 students
| Measure | Berwick Academy Berwick-upon-Tweed, North East | Longridge Towers School Berwick-upon-Tweed, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #134 of 185 | #118 of 185 |
| National rank | #2954 of 4,090 | #2644 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 601 | 288 |
| Pupils on roll | 601 | 288 |
| Free school meals | 29.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 72.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | 43.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.3% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.28 | 4.19 |
| A level points per entry | 23.3 | 35.5 |
| town | Berwick-upon-Tweed | Berwick-upon-Tweed |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.berwickacademy.co.uk | www.lts.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Longridge Towers School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.2 vs 30.2).
- •Berwick Academy is the larger school with 601 students compared with 288.
- •Berwick Academy is a academy school while Longridge Towers School is a independent 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 Berwick Academy better than Longridge Towers School?
On the Success Index (England), Longridge Towers School ranks higher (36.2 vs 30.2 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 Longridge Towers School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Berwick-upon-Tweed in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Berwick Academy: 601. Longridge Towers School: 288. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berwick Academy and Longridge Towers School rank in North East?
Berwick Academy is 134th of 185 and Longridge Towers School is 118th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).