Newcomen Primary School vs Outwood Academy Redcar
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 200 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newcomen Primary School
Redcar · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
341 students
Outwood Academy Redcar
Redcar · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
656 students
| Measure | Newcomen Primary School Redcar, North East | Outwood Academy Redcar Redcar, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 811 | #159 of 185 |
| National rank | #994 of 15,697 | #3570 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 341 | 656 |
| Pupils on roll | 341 | 656 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 52.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.1% | 76.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Redcar | Redcar |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.newcomenprimary.co.uk/ | www.redcar.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Newcomen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.4 vs 19.7).
- •Outwood Academy Redcar is the larger school with 656 students compared with 341.
- •Newcomen Primary School is a local authority school while Outwood Academy Redcar 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 Newcomen Primary School better than Outwood Academy Redcar?
On the Success Index (England), Newcomen Primary School ranks higher (88.4 vs 19.7 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 Newcomen Primary School and Outwood Academy Redcar?
About 200 m in a straight line, between Redcar and Redcar in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newcomen Primary School: 341. Outwood Academy Redcar: 656. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newcomen Primary School and Outwood Academy Redcar rank in North East?
Newcomen Primary School is 48th of 811 and Outwood Academy Redcar is 159th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).