Longridge Towers School vs Spittal Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longridge Towers School
Berwick-upon-Tweed · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
288 students
Spittal Community Primary School
Berwick-upon-Tweed · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
| Measure | Longridge Towers School Berwick-upon-Tweed, North East | Spittal Community Primary School Berwick-upon-Tweed, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #118 of 185 | #631 of 811 |
| National rank | #2644 of 4,090 | #12683 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 288 | 128 |
| Pupils on roll | 288 | 128 |
| Free school meals | – | 32.8% |
| Capacity filled | 72.2% | 61% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.19 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.5 | – |
| town | Berwick-upon-Tweed | Berwick-upon-Tweed |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.lts.org.uk | www.spittal.northumberland.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Longridge Towers School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.2 vs 27.7).
- •Longridge Towers School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 128.
- •Longridge Towers School is a independent school while Spittal Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Longridge Towers School better than Spittal Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Longridge Towers School ranks higher (36.2 vs 27.7 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 Longridge Towers School and Spittal Community Primary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Berwick-upon-Tweed in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longridge Towers School: 288. Spittal Community Primary School: 128. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longridge Towers School and Spittal Community Primary School rank in North East?
Longridge Towers School is 118th of 185 and Spittal Community Primary School is 631st of 811 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).