Bridgewater Primary School vs Excelsior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
466 students
Excelsior Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
1,339 students
| Measure | Bridgewater Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Excelsior Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #464 of 811 | #170 of 185 |
| National rank | #9329 of 15,697 | #3818 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 466 | 1,339 |
| Pupils on roll | 466 | 1,339 |
| Free school meals | 50.9% | 74.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 78.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 39.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | 15.7 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bridgewater.newcastle.sch.uk | excelsior.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bridgewater Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.7 vs 14.6).
- •Bridgewater Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 55%).
- •Bridgewater Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Excelsior Academy is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 466.
- •Bridgewater Primary School is a local authority school while Excelsior 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 Bridgewater Primary School better than Excelsior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bridgewater Primary School ranks higher (43.7 vs 14.6 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 Bridgewater Primary School and Excelsior Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridgewater Primary School: 466. Excelsior Academy: 1,339. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgewater Primary School and Excelsior Academy rank in North East?
Bridgewater Primary School is 464th of 811 and Excelsior Academy is 170th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).