Excelsior Academy vs St Cuthbert's High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.1 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
St Cuthbert's High School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,224 students
| Measure | Excelsior Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St Cuthbert's High School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #170 of 185 | #75 of 185 |
| National rank | #3818 of 4,090 | #1791 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,339 | 1,224 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,339 | 1,224 |
| Free school meals | 74.5% | 45.2% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.4 | 49.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.4% | 51.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 39.5% | 69.7% |
| EBacc average points | 2.85 | 4.45 |
| A level points per entry | 15.7 | 33.3 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | excelsior.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk | www.st-cuthbertshigh.newcastle.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Cuthbert's High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.8 vs 14.6).
- •Excelsior Academy is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 1,224.
- •Excelsior Academy is co-educational and St Cuthbert's High School is boys.
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 St Cuthbert's High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Cuthbert's High School ranks higher (53.8 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 St Cuthbert's High School?
About 1.1 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. St Cuthbert's High School: 1,224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Excelsior Academy and St Cuthbert's High School rank in North East?
Excelsior Academy is 170th of 185 and St Cuthbert's High School is 75th of 185 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).