Bothal Academy vs Ringway Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bothal Academy
Ashington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
Ringway Primary School
Choppington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | Bothal Academy Ashington, North East | Ringway Primary School Choppington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #258 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #5199 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | – | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 189 |
| Free school meals | – | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | – | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ashington | Choppington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | bothal.wiseacademies.co.uk/ | www.ringwayprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bothal Academy is a academy school while Ringway 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 Bothal Academy better than Ringway Primary 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 Bothal Academy and Ringway Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ashington and Choppington in North East.
How do Bothal Academy and Ringway Primary School rank in North East?
Bothal Academy is unranked and Ringway Primary School is 258th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).