Callerton Academy vs Studio West
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 1.6 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
Studio West
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
496 students
| Measure | Callerton Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Studio West Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #182 of 185 | #180 of 185 |
| National rank | #4048 of 4,090 | #3961 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 684 | 496 |
| Pupils on roll | 684 | 496 |
| Free school meals | 58.9% | 67.6% |
| Capacity filled | 57% | 77.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 30.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 41.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 22.0 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.callertonacademy.org.uk/ | www.sw.northernleaderstrust.org |
The verdict
- •Studio West scores higher on the Success Index (England) (9.9 vs 4.0).
- •Callerton Academy is the larger school with 684 students compared with 496.
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 Studio West?
On the Success Index (England), Studio West ranks higher (9.9 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 Studio West?
About 1.6 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. Studio West: 496. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Callerton Academy and Studio West rank in North East?
Callerton Academy is 182nd of 185 and Studio West is 180th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).