Newham Bridge Primary School vs Outwood Academy Acklam
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 527 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newham Bridge Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
321 students
Outwood Academy Acklam
Middlesbrough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,201 students
| Measure | Newham Bridge Primary School Middlesbrough, North East | Outwood Academy Acklam Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #378 of 811 | #115 of 185 |
| National rank | #7581 of 15,697 | #2629 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 321 | 1,201 |
| Pupils on roll | 321 | 1,201 |
| Free school meals | 51.2% | 57.5% |
| Capacity filled | 114.6% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.newhambridge.co.uk | www.acklam.outwood.com/ |
The verdict
- •Newham Bridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.9 vs 36.5).
- •Outwood Academy Acklam is the larger school with 1,201 students compared with 321.
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 Newham Bridge Primary School better than Outwood Academy Acklam?
On the Success Index (England), Newham Bridge Primary School ranks higher (51.9 vs 36.5 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 Newham Bridge Primary School and Outwood Academy Acklam?
About 527 m in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newham Bridge Primary School: 321. Outwood Academy Acklam: 1,201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newham Bridge Primary School and Outwood Academy Acklam rank in North East?
Newham Bridge Primary School is 378th of 811 and Outwood Academy Acklam is 115th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).