Morpeth Road Academy vs St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morpeth Road Academy
Blyth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
253 students
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Blyth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
| Measure | Morpeth Road Academy Blyth, North East | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Blyth, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #626 of 811 | #693 of 811 |
| National rank | #12594 of 15,697 | #14028 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 253 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 253 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 60.3% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 60.2% | 65.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | morpethroad.wiseacademies.co.uk/ | www.stwilfrids.school |
The verdict
- •Morpeth Road Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.1 vs 19.8).
- •Morpeth Road Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 47%).
- •St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Morpeth Road Academy is the larger school with 253 students compared with 217.
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 Morpeth Road Academy better than St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Morpeth Road Academy ranks higher (28.1 vs 19.8 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 Morpeth Road Academy and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Blyth and Blyth in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Morpeth Road Academy: 253. St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Morpeth Road Academy and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Morpeth Road Academy is 626th of 811 and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is 693rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).