Brunton First School vs Great Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 933 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brunton First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
451 students
Great Park Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–16
614 students
| Measure | Brunton First School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Great Park Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 92 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #16 of 811 | #2 of 185 |
| National rank | #228 of 15,697 | #217 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 9–16 |
| Students | 451 | 614 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 614 |
| Free school meals | 4.4% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 51.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 28% |
| 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bruntonfirst.co.uk | www.greatparkacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brunton First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.1 vs 92.0).
- •Great Park Academy is the larger school with 614 students compared with 451.
- •Brunton First School is a local authority school while Great Park 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 Brunton First School better than Great Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brunton First School ranks higher (96.1 vs 92.0 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 Brunton First School and Great Park Academy?
About 933 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brunton First School: 451. Great Park Academy: 614. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brunton First School and Great Park Academy rank in North East?
Brunton First School is 16th of 811 and Great Park Academy is 2nd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).