Callerton Academy vs Teesdale School and Sixth Form
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 53 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
Teesdale School and Sixth Form
Barnard Castle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
684 students
| Measure | Callerton Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Teesdale School and Sixth Form Barnard Castle, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #182 of 185 | #38 of 185 |
| National rank | #4048 of 4,090 | #1094 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 684 | 684 |
| Pupils on roll | 684 | 684 |
| Free school meals | 58.9% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 57% | 70.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.1 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Barnard Castle |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.callertonacademy.org.uk/ | www.teesdaleschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Teesdale School and Sixth Form scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 4.0).
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 Teesdale School and Sixth Form?
On the Success Index (England), Teesdale School and Sixth Form ranks higher (68.4 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 Teesdale School and Sixth Form?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Barnard Castle in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Callerton Academy: 684. Teesdale School and Sixth Form: 684. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Callerton Academy and Teesdale School and Sixth Form rank in North East?
Callerton Academy is 182nd of 185 and Teesdale School and Sixth Form is 38th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).