Co-op Academy Friarswood vs St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 636 m 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
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
360 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Friarswood Newcastle, West Midlands | St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #54 of 1,690 | #1102 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #615 of 15,697 | #10739 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 214 | 360 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 360 |
| Free school meals | 1.9% | 31.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | friarswood.coopacademies.co.uk | www.stgilesstgeorgesacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Co-op Academy Friarswood scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.7 vs 37.4).
- •Co-op Academy Friarswood does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 55%).
- •Co-op Academy Friarswood does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 9%).
- •St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy is the larger school with 360 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 St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Co-op Academy Friarswood ranks higher (91.7 vs 37.4 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 St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy?
About 636 m in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Friarswood: 214. St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy: 360. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Friarswood and St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy rank in West Midlands?
Co-op Academy Friarswood is 54th of 1,690 and St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy is 1102nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).