Backwell School vs Newquay Tretherras
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 197 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Backwell School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,595 students
Newquay Tretherras
Newquay · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,614 students
| Measure | Backwell School Bristol, South West | Newquay Tretherras Newquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #50 of 402 | #104 of 402 |
| National rank | #667 of 4,090 | #1236 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,595 | 1,614 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,595 | 1,614 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.3% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.7 | 48.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56% | 46.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.6% | 67.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.97 | 4.16 |
| A level points per entry | 34.4 | 37.5 |
| town | Bristol | Newquay |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.backwellschool.net | www.tretherras.net |
The verdict
- •Backwell School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 65.2).
- •Newquay Tretherras is the larger school with 1,614 students compared with 1,595.
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 Backwell School better than Newquay Tretherras?
On the Success Index (England), Backwell School ranks higher (78.6 vs 65.2 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 Backwell School and Newquay Tretherras?
About 197 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Newquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Backwell School: 1,595. Newquay Tretherras: 1,614. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Backwell School and Newquay Tretherras rank in South West?
Backwell School is 50th of 402 and Newquay Tretherras is 104th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).