Langdale Primary School vs Newcastle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Langdale Primary School
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
411 students
Newcastle Academy
Newcastle Under Lyme · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
441 students
| Measure | Langdale Primary School Newcastle, West Midlands | Newcastle Academy Newcastle Under Lyme, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #923 of 1,690 | #390 of 493 |
| National rank | #9139 of 15,697 | #3285 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 411 | 441 |
| Pupils on roll | 411 | 441 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 40.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 68.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | www.langdaleprimary.co.uk/ | www.newcastleacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Langdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.7 vs 23.5).
- •Newcastle Academy is the larger school with 441 students compared with 411.
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 Langdale Primary School better than Newcastle Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Langdale Primary School ranks higher (44.7 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 Langdale Primary School and Newcastle Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle Under Lyme in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Langdale Primary School: 411. Newcastle Academy: 441. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Langdale Primary School and Newcastle Academy rank in West Midlands?
Langdale Primary School is 923rd of 1,690 and Newcastle Academy is 390th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).