Callerton Academy vs Farne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Callerton Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
684 students
Farne Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
| Measure | Callerton Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Farne Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #182 of 185 | #281 of 811 |
| National rank | #4048 of 4,090 | #5645 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 684 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 684 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 58.9% | 47.3% |
| Capacity filled | 57% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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.callertonacademy.org.uk/ | www.farne.smartacademies.net/ |
The verdict
- •Farne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.0 vs 4.0).
- •Callerton Academy is the larger school with 684 students compared with 239.
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 Callerton Academy better than Farne Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Farne Primary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 4.0 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 Callerton Academy and Farne Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Callerton Academy: 684. Farne Primary School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Callerton Academy and Farne Primary School rank in North East?
Callerton Academy is 182nd of 185 and Farne Primary School is 281st of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).