New Seaham Academy vs Ropery Walk Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Seaham Academy
Seaham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
Ropery Walk Primary School
Seaham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
219 students
| Measure | New Seaham Academy Seaham, North East | Ropery Walk Primary School Seaham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 811 | #331 of 811 |
| National rank | #325 of 15,697 | #6490 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 216 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 32.9% |
| Capacity filled | 81.2% | 69.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | 12% |
| 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 | Seaham | Seaham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.newseaham.org.uk/ | www.roperywalk.org.uk |
The verdict
- •New Seaham Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.0 vs 56.9).
- •New Seaham Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 68%).
- •New Seaham Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 12%).
- •Ropery Walk Primary School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 216.
- •New Seaham Academy is a academy school while Ropery Walk 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 New Seaham Academy better than Ropery Walk Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), New Seaham Academy ranks higher (95.0 vs 56.9 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 Seaham Academy and Ropery Walk Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Seaham and Seaham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Seaham Academy: 216. Ropery Walk Primary School: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Seaham Academy and Ropery Walk Primary School rank in North East?
New Seaham Academy is 18th of 811 and Ropery Walk Primary School is 331st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).