Malvin's Close Academy vs Newbottle Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 31 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malvin's Close Academy
Blyth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
437 students
Newbottle Primary Academy
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
437 students
| Measure | Malvin's Close Academy Blyth, North East | Newbottle Primary Academy Houghton le Spring, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #496 of 811 | #343 of 811 |
| National rank | #9978 of 15,697 | #6843 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 437 | 437 |
| Pupils on roll | 437 | 437 |
| Free school meals | 42.4% | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 104% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blyth | Houghton le Spring |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | malvinsclose.wiseacademies.co.uk/ | www.newbottleprimaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Newbottle Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.3 vs 40.8).
- •Newbottle Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 63%).
- •Malvin's Close Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
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 Malvin's Close Academy better than Newbottle Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Newbottle Primary Academy ranks higher (55.3 vs 40.8 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 Malvin's Close Academy and Newbottle Primary Academy?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Blyth and Houghton le Spring in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Malvin's Close Academy: 437. Newbottle Primary Academy: 437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Malvin's Close Academy and Newbottle Primary Academy rank in North East?
Malvin's Close Academy is 496th of 811 and Newbottle Primary Academy is 343rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).