Newburn Manor Primary School vs Walbottle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newburn Manor Primary School
Newcastle upon Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
Walbottle Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,722 students
| Measure | Newburn Manor Primary School Newcastle upon Tyne, North East | Walbottle Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #135 of 811 | #91 of 185 |
| National rank | #2770 of 15,697 | #2057 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 204 | 1,722 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 1,722 |
| Free school meals | 47.1% | 49.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.5 |
| town | Newcastle upon Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.newburnmanorprimary.co.uk | wba.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Newburn Manor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.3 vs 48.2).
- •Walbottle Academy is the larger school with 1,722 students compared with 204.
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 Newburn Manor Primary School better than Walbottle Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Newburn Manor Primary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 48.2 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 Newburn Manor Primary School and Walbottle Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Newcastle upon Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newburn Manor Primary School: 204. Walbottle Academy: 1,722. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newburn Manor Primary School and Walbottle Academy rank in North East?
Newburn Manor Primary School is 135th of 811 and Walbottle Academy is 91st of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).