Cramlington Learning Village vs Fordley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cramlington Learning Village
Cramlington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,989 students
Fordley Primary School
Cramlington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
377 students
| Measure | Cramlington Learning Village Cramlington, North East | Fordley Primary School Cramlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #59 of 185 | #597 of 811 |
| National rank | #1504 of 4,090 | #12060 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,989 | 377 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,989 | 377 |
| Free school meals | 24.7% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89.7% | 89.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.93 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.5 | – |
| town | Cramlington | Cramlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk/ | www.fordleyschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Cramlington Learning Village scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 30.8).
- •Cramlington Learning Village is the larger school with 1,989 students compared with 377.
- •Cramlington Learning Village is a academy school while Fordley Primary School 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 Cramlington Learning Village better than Fordley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cramlington Learning Village ranks higher (59.7 vs 30.8 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 Cramlington Learning Village and Fordley Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Cramlington and Cramlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cramlington Learning Village: 1,989. Fordley Primary School: 377. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cramlington Learning Village and Fordley Primary School rank in North East?
Cramlington Learning Village is 59th of 185 and Fordley Primary School is 597th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).