Broadwood Primary School vs Excelsior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 716 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadwood Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
Excelsior Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
1,339 students
| Measure | Broadwood Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Excelsior Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #789 of 811 | #170 of 185 |
| National rank | #15462 of 15,697 | #3818 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 234 | 1,339 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 1,339 |
| Free school meals | 56.4% | 74.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 78.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.broadwoodprimary.co.uk/website | excelsior.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Excelsior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (14.6 vs 7.5).
- •Excelsior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 39%).
- •Excelsior Academy is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 234.
- •Broadwood 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 Broadwood Primary School better than Excelsior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Excelsior Academy ranks higher (14.6 vs 7.5 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 Broadwood Primary School and Excelsior Academy?
About 716 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadwood Primary School: 234. Excelsior Academy: 1,339. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadwood Primary School and Excelsior Academy rank in North East?
Broadwood Primary School is 789th of 811 and Excelsior Academy is 170th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).