Coquet Community School vs Marden Bridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 33 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coquet Community School
Morpeth · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
567 students
Marden Bridge Middle School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
577 students
| Measure | Coquet Community School Morpeth, North East | Marden Bridge Middle School Whitley Bay, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #166 of 185 | #33 of 185 |
| National rank | #3778 of 4,090 | #920 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 567 | 577 |
| Pupils on roll | 567 | 577 |
| Free school meals | 33.8% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 54.1% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 38.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.95 | – |
| A level points per entry | 23.7 | – |
| town | Morpeth | Whitley Bay |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ccsamble.co.uk | www.mbms.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Marden Bridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.3 vs 15.8).
- •Marden Bridge Middle School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 30%).
- •Marden Bridge Middle School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 3%).
- •Marden Bridge Middle School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 567.
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 Coquet Community School better than Marden Bridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Marden Bridge Middle School ranks higher (72.3 vs 15.8 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 Coquet Community School and Marden Bridge Middle School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Morpeth and Whitley Bay in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coquet Community School: 567. Marden Bridge Middle School: 577. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coquet Community School and Marden Bridge Middle School rank in North East?
Coquet Community School is 166th of 185 and Marden Bridge Middle School is 33rd of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).