Holley Park Academy vs Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holley Park Academy
Washington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Chester le Street · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,334 students
| Measure | Holley Park Academy Washington, North East | Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Chester le Street, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #107 of 811 | #70 of 185 |
| National rank | #2315 of 15,697 | #1754 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 204 | 1,334 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 1,334 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 31.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.72 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.0 |
| town | Washington | Chester le Street |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.holleyparkacademy.co.uk | lordlawson.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Holley Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 54.3).
- •Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is the larger school with 1,334 students compared with 204.
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 Holley Park Academy better than Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holley Park Academy ranks higher (78.9 vs 54.3 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 Holley Park Academy and Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Washington and Chester le Street in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holley Park Academy: 204. Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy: 1,334. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holley Park Academy and Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy rank in North East?
Holley Park Academy is 107th of 811 and Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is 70th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).