Excelsior Academy vs Lemington Riverside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
1,339 students
Lemington Riverside Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
| Measure | Excelsior Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Lemington Riverside Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #170 of 185 | #743 of 811 |
| National rank | #3818 of 4,090 | #14809 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,339 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,339 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 74.5% | 66.7% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 39.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.85 | – |
| A level points per entry | 15.7 | – |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | excelsior.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk | www.lemingtonriverside.newcastle.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (14.6 vs 14.0).
- •Excelsior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 52%).
- •Excelsior Academy is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 216.
- •Excelsior Academy is a academy school while Lemington Riverside 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 Excelsior Academy better than Lemington Riverside Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Excelsior Academy and Lemington Riverside Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Excelsior Academy: 1,339. Lemington Riverside Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Excelsior Academy and Lemington Riverside Primary School rank in North East?
Excelsior Academy is 170th of 185 and Lemington Riverside Primary School is 743rd of 811 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).