Staindrop Academy vs Studio West
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 47 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Staindrop Academy
Darlington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
504 students
Studio West
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
496 students
| Measure | Staindrop Academy Darlington, North East | Studio West Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #95 of 185 | #180 of 185 |
| National rank | #2099 of 4,090 | #3961 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 504 | 496 |
| Pupils on roll | 504 | 496 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 67.6% |
| Capacity filled | 74.7% | 77.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.6 | 30.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.5% | 28.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.4% | 41.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.64 | 2.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 22.0 |
| town | Darlington | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | staindropacademy.com/ | www.sw.northernleaderstrust.org |
The verdict
- •Staindrop Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.4 vs 9.9).
- •Staindrop Academy is the larger school with 504 students compared with 496.
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 Staindrop Academy better than Studio West?
On the Success Index (England), Staindrop Academy ranks higher (47.4 vs 9.9 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 Staindrop Academy and Studio West?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Staindrop Academy: 504. Studio West: 496. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Staindrop Academy and Studio West rank in North East?
Staindrop Academy is 95th of 185 and Studio West is 180th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).