Cheviot Primary School vs Meadowdale Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 15 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheviot Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
202 students
Meadowdale Academy
Bedlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
202 students
| Measure | Cheviot Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Meadowdale Academy Bedlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #402 of 811 | #301 of 811 |
| National rank | #7961 of 15,697 | #6004 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 202 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 74.2% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 82.8% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 0% |
| 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 | Bedlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.cheviot.smartacademies.net/ | www.meadowdaleacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Meadowdale Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.2 vs 50.1).
- •Meadowdale Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 66%).
- •Cheviot Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 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 Cheviot Primary School better than Meadowdale Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Meadowdale Academy ranks higher (59.2 vs 50.1 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 Cheviot Primary School and Meadowdale Academy?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Bedlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheviot Primary School: 202. Meadowdale Academy: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheviot Primary School and Meadowdale Academy rank in North East?
Cheviot Primary School is 402nd of 811 and Meadowdale Academy is 301st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).