Callerton Academy vs Ponteland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 4.9 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
Ponteland High School
Ponteland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,536 students
| Measure | Callerton Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Ponteland High School Ponteland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #182 of 185 | #21 of 185 |
| National rank | #4048 of 4,090 | #716 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 684 | 1,536 |
| Pupils on roll | 684 | 1,536 |
| Free school meals | 58.9% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 57% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.6 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Ponteland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.callertonacademy.org.uk/ | ponthigh.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ponteland High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.0 vs 4.0).
- •Ponteland High School is the larger school with 1,536 students compared with 684.
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 Ponteland High School?
On the Success Index (England), Ponteland High School ranks higher (77.0 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 Ponteland High School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Ponteland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Callerton Academy: 684. Ponteland High School: 1,536. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Callerton Academy and Ponteland High School rank in North East?
Callerton Academy is 182nd of 185 and Ponteland High School is 21st of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).