Studio West vs Walbottle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Studio West
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
496 students
Walbottle Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,722 students
| Measure | Studio West Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Walbottle Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #180 of 185 | #91 of 185 |
| National rank | #3961 of 4,090 | #2057 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 496 | 1,722 |
| Pupils on roll | 496 | 1,722 |
| Free school meals | 67.6% | 49.6% |
| Capacity filled | 77.5% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 30.9 | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.2% | 57.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 41.7% | 72.4% |
| EBacc average points | 2.57 | 4.30 |
| A level points per entry | 22.0 | 30.5 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.sw.northernleaderstrust.org | wba.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Walbottle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.2 vs 9.9).
- •Walbottle Academy is the larger school with 1,722 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 Studio West better than Walbottle Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Walbottle Academy ranks higher (48.2 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 Studio West and Walbottle Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Studio West: 496. Walbottle Academy: 1,722. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Studio West and Walbottle Academy rank in North East?
Studio West is 180th of 185 and Walbottle Academy is 91st of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).