Croftway Academy vs Malvin's Close Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Croftway Academy
Blyth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
416 students
Malvin's Close Academy
Blyth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
437 students
| Measure | Croftway Academy Blyth, North East | Malvin's Close Academy Blyth, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #439 of 811 | #496 of 811 |
| National rank | #8771 of 15,697 | #9978 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 416 | 437 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 437 |
| Free school meals | 41% | 42.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| 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 | Blyth | Blyth |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | croftway.wiseacademies.co.uk/ | malvinsclose.wiseacademies.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Croftway Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.5 vs 40.8).
- •Croftway Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 63%).
- •Malvin's Close Academy is the larger school with 437 students compared with 416.
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 Croftway Academy better than Malvin's Close Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Croftway Academy ranks higher (46.5 vs 40.8 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 Croftway Academy and Malvin's Close Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Blyth and Blyth in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croftway Academy: 416. Malvin's Close Academy: 437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croftway Academy and Malvin's Close Academy rank in North East?
Croftway Academy is 439th of 811 and Malvin's Close Academy is 496th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).