Birtley East Community Primary School vs Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birtley East Community Primary School
Birtley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Chester le Street · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,334 students
| Measure | Birtley East Community Primary School Birtley, North East | Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Chester le Street, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #557 of 811 | #70 of 185 |
| National rank | #11123 of 15,697 | #1754 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 189 | 1,334 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 1,334 |
| Free school meals | 36.4% | 31.6% |
| Capacity filled | 61.4% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.72 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.0 |
| town | Birtley | Chester le Street |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.birtleyeastprimary.org/ | lordlawson.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.3 vs 35.6).
- •Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is the larger school with 1,334 students compared with 189.
- •Birtley East Community Primary School is a local authority school while Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a academy 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 Birtley East Community Primary School better than Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy ranks higher (54.3 vs 35.6 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 Birtley East Community Primary School and Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Birtley and Chester le Street in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birtley East Community Primary School: 189. Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy: 1,334. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birtley East Community Primary School and Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy rank in North East?
Birtley East Community Primary School is 557th of 811 and Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is 70th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).