New Delaval Primary School vs The Blyth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Delaval Primary School
Blyth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
219 students
The Blyth Academy
Blyth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
766 students
| Measure | New Delaval Primary School Blyth, North East | The Blyth Academy Blyth, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #771 of 811 | #64 of 185 |
| National rank | #15271 of 15,697 | #1632 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 219 | 766 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 766 |
| Free school meals | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Capacity filled | 69.5% | 69.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| 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 | www.newdelavalprimary.co.uk | tba.northerneducationtrust.org |
The verdict
- •The Blyth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 9.8).
- •The Blyth Academy is the larger school with 766 students compared with 219.
- •New Delaval Primary School is a local authority school while The Blyth Academy is a academy 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 New Delaval Primary School better than The Blyth Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Blyth Academy ranks higher (56.9 vs 9.8 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 New Delaval Primary School and The Blyth Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Blyth and Blyth in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Delaval Primary School: 219. The Blyth Academy: 766. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Delaval Primary School and The Blyth Academy rank in North East?
New Delaval Primary School is 771st of 811 and The Blyth Academy is 64th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).