Consett Academy vs Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Consett Academy
Consett · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,493 students
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
Consett · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
180 students
| Measure | Consett Academy Consett, North East | Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Consett, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #108 of 185 | #718 of 811 |
| National rank | #2444 of 4,090 | #14413 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,493 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,493 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 34.2% | 51.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.80 | – |
| A level points per entry | 26.8 | – |
| town | Consett | Consett |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.consett-academy.org.uk/ | www.leadgate.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Consett Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.3 vs 17.1).
- •Consett Academy is the larger school with 1,493 students compared with 180.
- •Consett Academy is a academy school while Leadgate Primary School - Split Site is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Consett Academy better than Leadgate Primary School - Split Site?
On the Success Index (England), Consett Academy ranks higher (40.3 vs 17.1 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 Consett Academy and Leadgate Primary School - Split Site?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Consett and Consett in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Consett Academy: 1,493. Leadgate Primary School - Split Site: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Consett Academy and Leadgate Primary School - Split Site rank in North East?
Consett Academy is 108th of 185 and Leadgate Primary School - Split Site is 718th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).