Berwick Academy vs Prior Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 382 m 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
Prior Park Primary School
Berwick-upon-Tweed · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
110 students
| Measure | Berwick Academy Berwick-upon-Tweed, North East | Prior Park Primary School Berwick-upon-Tweed, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #134 of 185 | #727 of 811 |
| National rank | #2954 of 4,090 | #14508 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 601 | 110 |
| Pupils on roll | 601 | 110 |
| Free school meals | 29.2% | 41.7% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 52.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.28 | – |
| A level points per entry | 23.3 | – |
| town | Berwick-upon-Tweed | Berwick-upon-Tweed |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.berwickacademy.co.uk | www.tweedmouthpriorpark.northumberland.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Berwick Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.2 vs 16.5).
- •Berwick Academy is the larger school with 601 students compared with 110.
- •Berwick Academy is a academy school while Prior Park 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 Berwick Academy better than Prior Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Berwick Academy ranks higher (30.2 vs 16.5 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 Prior Park Primary School?
About 382 m 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. Prior Park Primary School: 110. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berwick Academy and Prior Park Primary School rank in North East?
Berwick Academy is 134th of 185 and Prior Park Primary School is 727th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).