Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy vs Oxclose Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Chester le Street · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,334 students
Oxclose Community Academy
Washington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,029 students
| Measure | Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Chester le Street, North East | Oxclose Community Academy Washington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #70 of 185 | #133 of 185 |
| National rank | #1754 of 4,090 | #2907 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,334 | 1,029 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,334 | 1,029 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 38.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.6 | 41.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.4% | 31% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.7% | 56.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.72 | 3.52 |
| A level points per entry | 34.0 | – |
| town | Chester le Street | Washington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | lordlawson.academy/ | www.oxclosecommunity.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.3 vs 31.1).
- •Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is the larger school with 1,334 students compared with 1,029.
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 Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy better than Oxclose Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy ranks higher (54.3 vs 31.1 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 Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy and Oxclose Community Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chester le Street and Washington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy: 1,334. Oxclose Community Academy: 1,029. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy and Oxclose Community Academy rank in North East?
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is 70th of 185 and Oxclose Community Academy is 133rd of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).