Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School vs The King Edward VI School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 9.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School
Morpeth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
96 students
The King Edward VI School
Morpeth · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,426 students
| Measure | Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School Morpeth, North East | The King Edward VI School Morpeth, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #5 of 811 | #15 of 185 |
| National rank | #53 of 15,697 | #648 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 96 | 1,426 |
| Pupils on roll | 96 | 1,426 |
| Free school meals | 2.5% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 110.3% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.9 |
| town | Morpeth | Morpeth |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.longhorsley-st-helens.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.kevi.info |
The verdict
- •Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.8 vs 79.2).
- •The King Edward VI School is the larger school with 1,426 students compared with 96.
- •Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School is a local authority school while The King Edward VI School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School better than The King Edward VI School?
On the Success Index (England), Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School ranks higher (98.8 vs 79.2 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 Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School and The King Edward VI School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Morpeth and Morpeth in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School: 96. The King Edward VI School: 1,426. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School and The King Edward VI School rank in North East?
Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School is 5th of 811 and The King Edward VI School is 15th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).