Co-op Academy Friarswood vs Newcastle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Friarswood
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
Newcastle Academy
Newcastle Under Lyme · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
441 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Friarswood Newcastle, West Midlands | Newcastle Academy Newcastle Under Lyme, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #54 of 1,690 | #390 of 493 |
| National rank | #615 of 15,697 | #3285 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 214 | 441 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 441 |
| Free school meals | 1.9% | 40.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 68.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| 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 | Newcastle | Newcastle Under Lyme |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | friarswood.coopacademies.co.uk | www.newcastleacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Co-op Academy Friarswood scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.7 vs 23.5).
- •Newcastle Academy is the larger school with 441 students compared with 214.
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 Co-op Academy Friarswood better than Newcastle Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Co-op Academy Friarswood ranks higher (91.7 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 Co-op Academy Friarswood and Newcastle Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle Under Lyme in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Friarswood: 214. Newcastle Academy: 441. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Friarswood and Newcastle Academy rank in West Midlands?
Co-op Academy Friarswood is 54th of 1,690 and Newcastle Academy is 390th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).