Churnet View Middle School vs Newcastle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churnet View Middle School
Leek · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
440 students
Newcastle Academy
Newcastle Under Lyme · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
441 students
| Measure | Churnet View Middle School Leek, West Midlands | Newcastle Academy Newcastle Under Lyme, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #363 of 493 | #390 of 493 |
| National rank | #3146 of 4,090 | #3285 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 440 | 441 |
| Pupils on roll | 440 | 441 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 40.1% |
| Capacity filled | 88% | 68.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leek | Newcastle Under Lyme |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | cvm.ttlt.org.uk/ | www.newcastleacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Churnet View Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.1 vs 23.5).
- •Newcastle Academy is the larger school with 441 students compared with 440.
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 Churnet View Middle School better than Newcastle Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Churnet View Middle School ranks higher (26.1 vs 23.5 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 Churnet View Middle School and Newcastle Academy?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Leek and Newcastle Under Lyme in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Churnet View Middle School: 440. Newcastle Academy: 441. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Churnet View Middle School and Newcastle Academy rank in West Midlands?
Churnet View Middle School is 363rd of 493 and Newcastle Academy is 390th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).