Biddick Academy vs New Penshaw Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biddick Academy
Washington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,002 students
New Penshaw Academy
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
112 students
| Measure | Biddick Academy Washington, North East | New Penshaw Academy Houghton le Spring, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #107 of 185 | #667 of 811 |
| National rank | #2420 of 4,090 | #13411 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,002 | 112 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,002 | 112 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 40.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.1% | 46.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.72 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Washington | Houghton le Spring |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.biddickacademy.com/ | www.newpenshawacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Biddick Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.8 vs 23.8).
- •Biddick Academy is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 112.
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 Biddick Academy better than New Penshaw Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Biddick Academy ranks higher (40.8 vs 23.8 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 Biddick Academy and New Penshaw Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Washington and Houghton le Spring in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Biddick Academy: 1,002. New Penshaw Academy: 112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Biddick Academy and New Penshaw Academy rank in North East?
Biddick Academy is 107th of 185 and New Penshaw Academy is 667th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).