Morpeth Road Academy vs The Blyth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.3 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
The Blyth Academy
Blyth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
766 students
| Measure | Morpeth Road Academy Blyth, North East | The Blyth Academy Blyth, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #626 of 811 | #64 of 185 |
| National rank | #12594 of 15,697 | #1632 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 253 | 766 |
| Pupils on roll | 253 | 766 |
| Free school meals | 60.3% | 50.4% |
| Capacity filled | 60.2% | 69.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 58.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blyth | Blyth |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | morpethroad.wiseacademies.co.uk/ | tba.northerneducationtrust.org |
The verdict
- •The Blyth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 28.1).
- •The Blyth Academy is the larger school with 766 students compared with 253.
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 The Blyth Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Blyth Academy ranks higher (56.9 vs 28.1 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 The Blyth Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Blyth and Blyth in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Morpeth Road Academy: 253. The Blyth Academy: 766. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Morpeth Road Academy and The Blyth Academy rank in North East?
Morpeth Road Academy is 626th of 811 and The Blyth Academy is 64th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).