Grace College vs Kibblesworth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grace College
Gateshead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,125 students
Kibblesworth Academy
Gateshead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
126 students
| Measure | Grace College Gateshead, North East | Kibblesworth Academy Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #120 of 185 | #211 of 811 |
| National rank | #2700 of 4,090 | #4178 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,125 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,125 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 41.9% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 74.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.8 | – |
| town | Gateshead | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.gracecollege.org.uk/ | www.kibblesworthacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kibblesworth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.5 vs 34.9).
- •Grace College is the larger school with 1,125 students compared with 126.
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 Grace College better than Kibblesworth Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kibblesworth Academy ranks higher (68.5 vs 34.9 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 Grace College and Kibblesworth Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grace College: 1,125. Kibblesworth Academy: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grace College and Kibblesworth Academy rank in North East?
Grace College is 120th of 185 and Kibblesworth Academy is 211th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).