Coatham Church of England Primary School vs Meadowdale Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 67 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coatham Church of England Primary School
Redcar · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
201 students
Meadowdale Academy
Bedlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
202 students
| Measure | Coatham Church of England Primary School Redcar, North East | Meadowdale Academy Bedlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #307 of 811 | #301 of 811 |
| National rank | #6131 of 15,697 | #6004 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 201 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 26.4% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Redcar | Bedlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.coathamprimary.co.uk/ | www.meadowdaleacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (58.6 vs 59.2).
- •Meadowdale Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 74%).
- •Coatham Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Meadowdale Academy is the larger school with 202 students compared with 201.
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 Coatham Church of England Primary School better than Meadowdale Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Coatham Church of England Primary School and Meadowdale Academy?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Redcar and Bedlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coatham Church of England Primary School: 201. Meadowdale Academy: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coatham Church of England Primary School and Meadowdale Academy rank in North East?
Coatham Church of England Primary School is 307th of 811 and Meadowdale Academy is 301st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).