Kenton School vs Macmillan Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 55 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenton School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,589 students
Macmillan Academy
Middlesbrough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,586 students
| Measure | Kenton School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Macmillan Academy Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #155 of 185 | #90 of 185 |
| National rank | #3396 of 4,090 | #2051 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,589 | 1,586 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,589 | 1,586 |
| Free school meals | 67.2% | 49.6% |
| Capacity filled | 74.1% | 96.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.7 | 47.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.3% | 44.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.4% | 63.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.14 | 4.15 |
| A level points per entry | 26.2 | 34.1 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | ks.northernleaderstrust.org | www.macmillan-academy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Macmillan Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.3 vs 21.8).
- •Kenton School is the larger school with 1,589 students compared with 1,586.
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 Kenton School better than Macmillan Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Macmillan Academy ranks higher (48.3 vs 21.8 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 Kenton School and Macmillan Academy?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kenton School: 1,589. Macmillan Academy: 1,586. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kenton School and Macmillan Academy rank in North East?
Kenton School is 155th of 185 and Macmillan Academy is 90th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).