Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School vs XP Gateshead
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 46 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School
Morpeth · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
184 students
XP Gateshead
Felling · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
245 students
| Measure | Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School Morpeth, North East | XP Gateshead Felling, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #30 of 185 | #128 of 185 |
| National rank | #902 of 4,090 | #2842 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 184 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 245 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 35.1% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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 | Morpeth | Felling |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.dtms.cheviotlt.co.uk | xpgateshead.org/ |
The verdict
- •Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.6 vs 32.3).
- •XP Gateshead is the larger school with 245 students compared with 184.
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 Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School better than XP Gateshead?
On the Success Index (England), Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School ranks higher (72.6 vs 32.3 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 Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School and XP Gateshead?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Morpeth and Felling in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School: 184. XP Gateshead: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School and XP Gateshead rank in North East?
Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School is 30th of 185 and XP Gateshead is 128th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).