Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy vs Portobello Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 616 m 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
Portobello Primary School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
182 students
| Measure | Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Chester le Street, North East | Portobello Primary School Chester le Street, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #70 of 185 | #248 of 811 |
| National rank | #1754 of 4,090 | #4941 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,334 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,334 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 18.7% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.72 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.0 | – |
| town | Chester le Street | Chester le Street |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | lordlawson.academy/ | www.portobelloprimary.eschools.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Portobello Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.6 vs 54.3).
- •Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is the larger school with 1,334 students compared with 182.
- •Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a academy school while Portobello 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 Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy better than Portobello Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Portobello Primary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 54.3 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 Portobello Primary School?
About 616 m in a straight line, between Chester le Street and Chester le Street in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy: 1,334. Portobello Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy and Portobello Primary School rank in North East?
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is 70th of 185 and Portobello Primary School is 248th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).