Longridge Towers School vs The Newcastle School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North East, England, 87 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
The Newcastle School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
298 students
| Measure | Longridge Towers School Berwick-upon-Tweed, North East | The Newcastle School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #118 of 185 | #136 of 185 |
| National rank | #2644 of 4,090 | #2975 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 288 | 298 |
| Pupils on roll | 288 | 298 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 72.2% | 68.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | 43.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.19 | 3.65 |
| A level points per entry | 35.5 | 31.3 |
| town | Berwick-upon-Tweed | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.lts.org.uk | newcastleschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Longridge Towers School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.2 vs 29.7).
- •The Newcastle School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 288.
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 The Newcastle School?
On the Success Index (England), Longridge Towers School ranks higher (36.2 vs 29.7 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 The Newcastle School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longridge Towers School: 288. The Newcastle School: 298. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longridge Towers School and The Newcastle School rank in North East?
Longridge Towers School is 118th of 185 and The Newcastle School is 136th of 185 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).