May Bank Infants' School vs The Orme Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 690 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
May Bank Infants' School
Newcastle · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
173 students
The Orme Academy
Newcastle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
768 students
| Measure | May Bank Infants' School Newcastle, West Midlands | The Orme Academy Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #20 of 1,690 | #208 of 493 |
| National rank | #257 of 15,697 | #2156 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 173 | 768 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 768 |
| Free school meals | 4.6% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 96.1% | 66.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.maybankinfants.org.uk | www.theormeacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •May Bank Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.8 vs 46.2).
- •The Orme Academy is the larger school with 768 students compared with 173.
- •May Bank Infants' School is a local authority school while The Orme Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 May Bank Infants' School better than The Orme Academy?
On the Success Index (England), May Bank Infants' School ranks higher (95.8 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 May Bank Infants' School and The Orme Academy?
About 690 m in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
May Bank Infants' School: 173. The Orme Academy: 768. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do May Bank Infants' School and The Orme Academy rank in West Midlands?
May Bank Infants' School is 20th of 1,690 and The Orme Academy is 208th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).