Chesterton Community Sports College vs The Orme Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesterton Community Sports College
Newcastle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
915 students
The Orme Academy
Newcastle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
768 students
| Measure | Chesterton Community Sports College Newcastle, West Midlands | The Orme Academy Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #352 of 493 | #208 of 493 |
| National rank | #3073 of 4,090 | #2156 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 915 | 768 |
| Pupils on roll | 915 | 768 |
| Free school meals | 37.2% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 66.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.2 | 43.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.8% | 35.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.5% | 63.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.71 | 3.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ccsc.staffs.sch.uk | www.theormeacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Orme Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.2 vs 27.8).
- •Chesterton Community Sports College is the larger school with 915 students compared with 768.
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 Chesterton Community Sports College better than The Orme Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Orme Academy ranks higher (46.2 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 Chesterton Community Sports College and The Orme Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chesterton Community Sports College: 915. The Orme Academy: 768. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chesterton Community Sports College and The Orme Academy rank in West Midlands?
Chesterton Community Sports College is 352nd of 493 and The Orme Academy is 208th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).