Bursley Academy vs Chesterton Community Sports College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bursley Academy
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
400 students
Chesterton Community Sports College
Newcastle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
915 students
| Measure | Bursley Academy Newcastle, West Midlands | Chesterton Community Sports College Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #836 of 1,690 | #352 of 493 |
| National rank | #8338 of 15,697 | #3073 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 400 | 915 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 915 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 37.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.71 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bursley.staffs.sch.uk | www.ccsc.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bursley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.4 vs 27.8).
- •Chesterton Community Sports College is the larger school with 915 students compared with 400.
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 Bursley Academy better than Chesterton Community Sports College?
On the Success Index (England), Bursley Academy ranks higher (48.4 vs 27.8 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 Bursley Academy and Chesterton Community Sports College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bursley Academy: 400. Chesterton Community Sports College: 915. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bursley Academy and Chesterton Community Sports College rank in West Midlands?
Bursley Academy is 836th of 1,690 and Chesterton Community Sports College is 352nd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).