Berwick Academy vs Scremerston First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.2 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
Scremerston First School
Berwick-upon-Tweed · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
38 students
| Measure | Berwick Academy Berwick-upon-Tweed, North East | Scremerston First School Berwick-upon-Tweed, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #134 of 185 | – |
| National rank | #2954 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 601 | 38 |
| Pupils on roll | 601 | 38 |
| Free school meals | 29.2% | 31.6% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 54.3% |
| 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.scremerstonschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (30.2 vs 29.5).
- •Berwick Academy is the larger school with 601 students compared with 38.
- •Berwick Academy is a academy school while Scremerston First 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 Scremerston First School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Berwick Academy and Scremerston First School?
About 2.2 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. Scremerston First School: 38. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berwick Academy and Scremerston First School rank in North East?
Berwick Academy is 134th of 185 and Scremerston First School is unranked among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).