Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School vs Thorp Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
Thorp Academy
Ryton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,442 students
| Measure | Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Thorp Academy Ryton, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #214 of 811 | #62 of 185 |
| National rank | #4224 of 15,697 | #1589 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 220 | 1,442 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 1,442 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.3 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Ryton |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.heddon-school.co.uk | ta.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.2 vs 57.9).
- •Thorp Academy is the larger school with 1,442 students compared with 220.
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 Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School better than Thorp Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (68.2 vs 57.9 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 Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Thorp Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Ryton in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School: 220. Thorp Academy: 1,442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Thorp Academy rank in North East?
Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is 214th of 811 and Thorp Academy is 62nd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).