Meadowdale Academy vs Stead Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowdale Academy
Bedlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
202 students
Stead Lane Primary School
Bedlington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | Meadowdale Academy Bedlington, North East | Stead Lane Primary School Bedlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #301 of 811 | #695 of 811 |
| National rank | #6004 of 15,697 | #14100 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 202 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 45.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 109.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Bedlington | Bedlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.meadowdaleacademy.co.uk/ | www.steadlaneprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Meadowdale Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.2 vs 19.3).
- •Meadowdale Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 46%).
- •Stead Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Stead Lane Primary School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 202.
- •Meadowdale Academy is a academy school while Stead Lane 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 Meadowdale Academy better than Stead Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Meadowdale Academy ranks higher (59.2 vs 19.3 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 Meadowdale Academy and Stead Lane Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bedlington and Bedlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meadowdale Academy: 202. Stead Lane Primary School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meadowdale Academy and Stead Lane Primary School rank in North East?
Meadowdale Academy is 301st of 811 and Stead Lane Primary School is 695th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).