Malvin's Close Academy vs Newsham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.5 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
Newsham Primary School
Blyth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
| Measure | Malvin's Close Academy Blyth, North East | Newsham Primary School Blyth, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #496 of 811 | #703 of 811 |
| National rank | #9978 of 15,697 | #14185 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 437 | 452 |
| Pupils on roll | 437 | 452 |
| Free school meals | 42.4% | 41.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 4% |
| 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 | Blyth |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | malvinsclose.wiseacademies.co.uk/ | www.newshamprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Malvin's Close Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.8 vs 18.7).
- •Malvin's Close Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 43%).
- •Malvin's Close Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Newsham Primary School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 437.
- •Malvin's Close Academy is a academy school while Newsham 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 Malvin's Close Academy better than Newsham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Malvin's Close Academy ranks higher (40.8 vs 18.7 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 Malvin's Close Academy and Newsham Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Blyth and Blyth in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Malvin's Close Academy: 437. Newsham Primary School: 452. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Malvin's Close Academy and Newsham Primary School rank in North East?
Malvin's Close Academy is 496th of 811 and Newsham Primary School is 703rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).