Ellison Primary Academy vs The Orme Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 765 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellison Primary Academy
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
329 students
The Orme Academy
Newcastle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
768 students
| Measure | Ellison Primary Academy Newcastle, West Midlands | The Orme Academy Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #502 of 1,690 | #208 of 493 |
| National rank | #5231 of 15,697 | #2156 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 329 | 768 |
| Pupils on roll | 329 | 768 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 66.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ellison.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.theormeacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ellison Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 46.2).
- •The Orme Academy is the larger school with 768 students compared with 329.
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 Ellison Primary Academy better than The Orme Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ellison Primary Academy ranks higher (63.0 vs 46.2 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 Ellison Primary Academy and The Orme Academy?
About 765 m in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellison Primary Academy: 329. The Orme Academy: 768. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellison Primary Academy and The Orme Academy rank in West Midlands?
Ellison Primary Academy is 502nd of 1,690 and The Orme Academy is 208th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).