Excelsior Academy vs Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 12 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
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Chester le Street · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,334 students
| Measure | Excelsior Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Chester le Street, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #170 of 185 | #70 of 185 |
| National rank | #3818 of 4,090 | #1754 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,339 | 1,334 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,339 | 1,334 |
| Free school meals | 74.5% | 31.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.4 | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.4% | 49.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 39.5% | 71.7% |
| EBacc average points | 2.85 | 3.72 |
| A level points per entry | 15.7 | 34.0 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Chester le Street |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | excelsior.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk | lordlawson.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.3 vs 14.6).
- •Excelsior Academy is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 1,334.
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 Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy ranks higher (54.3 vs 14.6 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 Excelsior Academy and Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Chester le Street in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Excelsior Academy: 1,339. Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy: 1,334. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Excelsior Academy and Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy rank in North East?
Excelsior Academy is 170th of 185 and Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is 70th of 185 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).